Just how well do you know English?  That is, the Queen’s English.  Although most of our founders came here speaking what was then the King’s English, our version of English has changed as we have added Native American words, French words, and eventually words from all the other ethnic groups who have become “Americans.”  So, let’s see how well you can figure out what the Queen’s English means.  The first few are easier because they are multiple choice.  But the last ones leave you on your own!  Write your answers on a paper and then compare your answers with the answers on the Answer Blog.  But NO PEEKING AHEAD OF TIME!

1. Snog                                                A. a drunk, B. a nerd, C. to kiss and cuddle, D. a mistake

2.Knackered                                        A. exhausted, B. pleased, C. made to order, D. clueless

3. Skint                                                A.  a thief, B. broke (no money), C. a nerd, D. stunned

4. Bloke                                               A. destroyed/confounded, B. uncool, C. a guy, D. a mistake

5. Boot                                                 A. top quality, B. hood of a car,  C. trunk of  a car, D. a nerd

6. Wally                                               A. a bite to eat, B. a fool, C. hood of a car, D. a mistake

7. Wanker                                           A. a good friend, B. a tall tale,  C. a jerk, D. home

8. Yonks                                               A. jeans, B. vacation, C. hungry, D. a long time

9. Gaff                                                 A. home, B. mistake, C. friend, D. nonsense

10. Hob                                               A. cottage, B. burner on stove, C. tramp, D. nap

11. Anorak                                          A. nerd, B. sweater, C. spiffy clothes, D. thief

12. Bespoke                                        A. engaged B. in lay-away, C. ordered but not paid for, D. made to order

13. Clanger                                          A. a mistake, B. a wrong note, C. a church bell, D. a bell ringer        

14.  Duff                                              A.  well dressed, B. a fake, C. broke (no money), D. hungry

15. Goonie                                          A. a movie character, B. a nerd, C. a jacket, D. a nightgown

16. Gormless                                      A. intelligent, B. well-mannered, C. stupid, D. stinky or foul

17. Kip                                                 A.  a knapsack, B. a buddy, C. uncool, D. a nap

18. Minging                                         A. clueless, B. foul smelling, C. a mistake, D. kiss/cuddle

19. Naff                                               A. uncool, B. cool, C. clueless, D. top quality

20. Puckish                                          A. smartly dressed, B. rude, C. hungry, D. Annoyed

21. Pukka                                                 A.  a good looking girl, B. a jerk, C. hoity-toity, D. rude

22. Shirty                                             A. rude,  B. hungover, C. unruly, ill-tempered, D. kind                                               

23. Swot                                              A. a strike in Cricket, B. to study hard, C. baby, D. sweater

24. Tamping                                        A. studying hard, B. foul smelling, C.  extremely annoyed, 

                                                            D. marching

25. Bonnet                                          A. head covering, B. cabinet for dishes, C. hood of a car, D. smartly dressed.

Now give these a try.  What do you think the Brits mean when they use these words?

1.Tatties 

2.  Uni 

3. Chips 

4. Bangars and mash 

5. Arse over elbow

6. Bairn 

7. Jumper 

8. to knock someone up

9. Cuppa 

10. Spanner

Good luck! Write your answers down and then check them against the answer blog!