Life in Virginia is just a little bit more laid back than everywhere else, but with Southern charm comes great slang! Do you think you can decipher the slang of Virginia? It's time to put your knowledge to the test with this epic slang quiz!
START THE QUIZ!Question 1/12
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If someone is going to "make groceries" in Virginia, what are they doing?
Cooking
Buying groceries
Planting a garden
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If something is being stored in the "icebox" where might it be?
In the basement
In the refrigerator
In the cold cellar
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What exactly is a "crick?"
A pain in the neck
A creek or stream
A ditch
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If you end up at "the mixing bowl" in Virginia, where might you be?
Richmond
95/395/495 interchange
Alexandria
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If someone is talking about the "metro" what might they be referring to?
A metrosexual person.
The public transit system.
Someone who is too big for their britches!
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Who might be called a "jezebel" in Virginia?
A woman with a bad reputation.
Anyone who lives in the woods.
The town drunk.
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If someone is talking about "The University" which institution are they referring to?
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia
George Mason
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If something is over "yonder" how far away is it?
Within sight, but not near.
Very far away.
Who knows?
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If you order a "drink" in Virginia, what might you get?
A glass of water
Something carbonated
Sweet tea
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What do Virginians refer to as a "buggy?"
A truck
A shopping cart
A tractor
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If someone has a "poke" in Virginia, what do they have?
A bag
A stick
A phone
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What is a "holler?"
A valley
A creek bed
A redneck
Unfortunately, your knowledge of Virginia slang is still a bit on the basic side! You might know a bit about the slang of this state, but not enough to truly declare yourself as a slang expert. Better luck next time!
C+, Virginia Slang Basic
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Virginia slang swell! It's clear that you've spent a good deal of time in this idyllic southern state. You know the slang, the culture, and the language like no one else! Go ahead and brag a little, you've earned it!
B+, Virginia Slang Swell
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total Virginia slang ace! It's obvious that you know your Virginia slang terms like no one else. From the small town cultural references to big state wide words, you know Virginia slang as well as any resident! Go you!
A+, Virginia Slang Ace
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Right!
1
If someone is going to "make groceries" in Virginia, what are they doing?
Cooking
Buying groceries
Planting a garden
2
If something is being stored in the "icebox" where might it be?
In the basement
In the refrigerator
In the cold cellar
3
What exactly is a "crick?"
A pain in the neck
A creek or stream
A ditch
4
If you end up at "the mixing bowl" in Virginia, where might you be?
Richmond
95/395/495 interchange
Alexandria
5
If someone is talking about the "metro" what might they be referring to?
A metrosexual person.
The public transit system.
Someone who is too big for their britches!
6
Who might be called a "jezebel" in Virginia?
A woman with a bad reputation.
Anyone who lives in the woods.
The town drunk.
7
If someone is talking about "The University" which institution are they referring to?
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia
George Mason
8
If something is over "yonder" how far away is it?
Within sight, but not near.
Very far away.
Who knows?
9
If you order a "drink" in Virginia, what might you get?
A glass of water
Something carbonated
Sweet tea
10
What do Virginians refer to as a "buggy?"
A truck
A shopping cart
A tractor
11
If someone has a "poke" in Virginia, what do they have?
A bag
A stick
A phone
12
What is a "holler?"
A valley
A creek bed
A redneck