The following passage is from which phase of English: The total number of English speakers worldwide may exceed one billion. The English language will almost certainly continue to evolve over time.
Late Modern English
The 1920s slang term "gams" means what?
Legs
The 2010s slang term "fire" means what?
extremely good, exciting, or cool
The word "critic," invented by Shakespeare, means what?
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The passage is from which phase of English: Hwæt we garde na ingear dagum, þeod cyninga þrym ge frunon huða æþelingas elle fremedon.
Old English
The 1990s slang term "Wassup?" means what?
Hello, how are you; what's up?
Shakespeare invented the word "uncomfortable" to describe feeling something that felt bad.
True or false
The 2000s slang term "Noob" means what?
a newcomer; someone who is inexperienced or new
The passage is from which phase of English: Whan that the Knyght had thus his tale ytoold, In al the route ne was ther yong ne oold That he ne seyde it was a noble storie, And worthy for to drawen to memorie
Middle English
The 2020s slang term "mid" means what?
an insult labelling something as average, boring, unimpressive, poor quality
Shakespear invented the word "bandit" to describe what:
A. A Theif B.A Friend C.A Hat D. A tropical fruit
The following passage is from which phase of English: What storm is this that blows so contrary? Is Romeo slaughter’d, and is Tybalt dead? My dearest cousin and my dearer lord?
Early Modern English
What does it meant to have "a heart of gold"? "The king's a bawcock, and a heart of gold, A lad of life, an imp of fame; Of parents good, of fist most valiant. ..."
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The 1980s expression "Gag me with a spoon " means what?
that's disgusting; that's gross
The 1930s slang term "I'll be a monkey's uncle means" what?
I don't believe it!
What is "the green-eyed monster"? "Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on."
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The 1960s slang term "groovy" means what?
cool
What is a "wild goose chase"? "Nay, if they wits run the wild-goose chase, I have done, for thou hast more of the wild-goose in one of thy wits than, I am sure, I have in my whole five: was I with you there for the goose?
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The 1940s slang "cool" means what?
excellent; clever; sophisticated; fashionable; or enjoyable
The 1950s slang term "boo-boo" mean what?
a small bruise or cut
What does it mean to wear your heart on your sleave? "For when my outward action doth demonstrate The native act and figure of my heart In compliment extern, 'tis not long after But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve"
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The 1970s slang term "Mind-blowing" means what?
unbelievable
The word "elbow," invented by Shakespeare, means what?
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What is the meaning of "vanish into thin air: "Then put up your pipes in your bag, for I'll away. Go; vanish into air; away!"
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