You might be able to decipher slang from your own state, but can you decipher slang words from each of the five regions of the US? Let's put your knowledge or regional slang to the test! Ready? Start the quiz!
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What does it mean if something is "cattywompus?"
It's crooked or askew.
It's crazy or unbelievable.
It's dangerous.
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What exactly is a "snowbird?"
Someone who flocks to a warm weather area in the winter.
Someone who is so pale they look like snow.
Someone who works in tech.
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If you're going to "tump" something, then you're going to...
Throw it away
Wash it
Tip it over
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If you're "baggin' up" then you're....
Laughing hysterically.
Crying out of sadness.
Angry yelling.
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What is a "toad-strangler?"
A blizzard
Dense fog
A heavy rain
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Who might be called a "grabowski?"
Someone with a white collar job.
Someone with a blue collar job.
Someone who is always in trouble.
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If you hit a "chughole," then it's also said that you've hit....
A deer
A pothole
A sinkhole
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If something is "wicked," then it is....
Frustrating
Great or awesome
Evil or demonic
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"Uff da" can be described as an expression of...
Happiness
Disgust
Anger
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If something is "poky," then it is....
Scary or eerie.
Happy and upbeat.
Youthful and innocent.
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If someone wants you to bring a "hotdish" to dinner, what will you be bringing?
A side dish.
A casserole.
Dessert.
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If someone refers to you as "hoss," then they're referring to you as a....
Clown or jokester.
Idiot or moron.
Friend or partner.
Bummer, this quiz proved to be a bit of a bust! While you know a few bits and pieces of regional slang, you could certainly use a crash course on some areas of the US. Worry not, in taking this quiz, you laid a nice foundation to keep on building upon!
C+, Regional Slang Bust
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Right!
You're regional slang savvy! While anyone can be familiar with the slang of their own state, few people know the slang of every region in the US. It's clear that you pride yourself on being open minded and knowledgable on a variety of topics. Go you!
B+, Regional Slang Savvy
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Go ahead and start bragging now! Few people know regional slang like you do. From the eastern seaboard to the sun and fun of the California coast, you know regional slang as only a well traveled trivia buff can!
A+, Regional Slang Ace
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Right!
1
What does it mean if something is "cattywompus?"
It's crooked or askew.
It's crazy or unbelievable.
It's dangerous.
2
What exactly is a "snowbird?"
Someone who flocks to a warm weather area in the winter.
Someone who is so pale they look like snow.
Someone who works in tech.
3
If you're going to "tump" something, then you're going to...
Throw it away
Wash it
Tip it over
4
If you're "baggin' up" then you're....
Laughing hysterically.
Crying out of sadness.
Angry yelling.
5
What is a "toad-strangler?"
A blizzard
Dense fog
A heavy rain
6
Who might be called a "grabowski?"
Someone with a white collar job.
Someone with a blue collar job.
Someone who is always in trouble.
7
If you hit a "chughole," then it's also said that you've hit....
A deer
A pothole
A sinkhole
8
If something is "wicked," then it is....
Frustrating
Great or awesome
Evil or demonic
9
"Uff da" can be described as an expression of...
Happiness
Disgust
Anger
10
If something is "poky," then it is....
Scary or eerie.
Happy and upbeat.
Youthful and innocent.
11
If someone wants you to bring a "hotdish" to dinner, what will you be bringing?
A side dish.
A casserole.
Dessert.
12
If someone refers to you as "hoss," then they're referring to you as a....
Clown or jokester.
Idiot or moron.
Friend or partner.
