What does it mean when an Australian uses the phrase, to “spit the dummy”?
Having a big meal
Winning a game easily
Laughing loudly with friends
Complaining or whining about something
In the UK, what is a “loo”?
Toilet
If an Australian says they are “stoked,” what do they mean?
They are angry about something
They are feeling tired and need a rest
They are hungry and want to eat
They are very excited or happy
What is the Australian abbreviation for “Afternoon”?
Arvo
In the UK, what’s a “biscuit”?
A cookie
What do Aussies call flip-flops?
Thongs
In the USA, if someone is described as a “go-getter,” what does that mean?
They’re lazy but lucky
They always complain at work
They forget appointments often
They take initiative and are highly motivated
In Ireland, if something is “grand,” what does it mean?
It’s fine / okay / no problem
In the UK, what does it mean if someone is “taking the mickey”?
They’re being polite
They’re copying someone’s work
They’re making a phone call
They’re joking or teasing someone
What is “Tall Poppy Syndrome” in Australia?
A medical condition caused by eating too many poppy seeds
A nickname for Australian celebrities
Criticizing successful people or trying to bring them down
A slang term for when someone is very tall
In American slang, if someone says “I’m down,” what do they mean?
They agree to something or are interested in doing it
In Scotland, what’s a “bairn”?
A mountain
A child
A hat
A type of food
In Wales, if someone says “I’m just popping to the shop,” what do they mean?
They’re going quickly to the shop / going out briefly
In Scotland, if someone says “I’m feeling peckish,” what do they mean?
They are tired
They’re a little hungry
They’re feeling shy
They want to fight
What does “No worries” mean in Australian English?
Don't forget
You're welcome
I don't care
Be careful
If someone in Australia says “Fair Dinkum,” what do they mean?
They are describing someone who is clumsy
They are feeling sick
They think something is genuine or true
They want to order food at a café
In the US, if something “costs an arm and a leg,” what does that mean?
It’s dangerous
It’s very cheap
It’s extremely expensive
It’s very rare
In the USA, what does it mean if something is a “rip-off”?
It’s too expensive or not worth the money
In American English, what do you wear on your feet that Brits call “trainers”?
Sneakers
In Ireland, what does the word “craic” (pronounced ‘crack’) mean?
A fight
A loud noise
A broken window
Fun, conversation, and good times
In England, what does “dodgy” mean?
Untrustworthy or suspicious
In the UK, what’s the word for the back of a car?
Boot
What do Australians say instead of “Thank you” in an informal way?
Cheers!
How do Australians shorten “Bottle Shop”?
Bottler
Bottle-o
Boozy
Shoppa
In American English, what do people call the boot of a car?
Trunk
What do Aussies call a “Saltwater Crocodile”?
Saltie
What is a “Convict” in English?
A judge
A criminal who has been sentenced
A police officer
A free settler
How would an Aussie shorten the word “Ambulance”?
Ambo
In the USA, if someone is “beat,” what do they mean?
They are very tired
In the UK, if someone says they’re “knackered,” what do they mean?
They’re hungry
They’re very tired
They’re angry
They’re confused
What do Australians call breakfast?
Brekkie
In American slang, what does it mean to “crash at someone’s place”?
To sleep at their home, often unexpectedly
How would an Australian greet you if they were saying 'hello'?
G'Day
In American English, if someone is a “couch potato,” what does that mean?
They grow vegetables
They sit around and watch TV all day
They love to cook
They hate potatoes
What is the Australian slang word for “Australian person”?
Aussie
In Australian slang, what does “Woop Woop” mean?
A slang term for the outback or a very remote place
A type of Australian dance
A famous Australian landmark
A way to greet someone in Australia
Which Australian slang word means “well done” or “good job”?
Bush
Cheers
No worries
Onya
In Northern Ireland, if someone is called a “wee lad,” what does that mean?
A small boy / young boy
What is the Aussie abbreviation for “Mosquito”?
Mozzie
True or False: In American slang, “bucks” means dollars.
True
In American slang, if someone is “broke,” they are…
Injured
Hungry
Angry
Out of money
True or False: In the UK, “rubbish” means trash or garbage.
True