Slang is as prevalent in the American vernacular as the words "she" and "him!" Do you think you know your American slang better than the average citizen? Take these 12 questions and find out!
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“It was awesome! I loved it!” What does the slang term "awesome" mean in this context?
That something was great
That someone is in aggreement
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When used in slang, what does the American term "cool" mean?
Great or fantastic
That you're okay with an idea
All of the above
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What does the slang phrase "beat" typically mean?
Tired
Ugly
Defeated
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What does the slang term "chill out" mean?
Cool down
Relax
Make plans
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When a person exclaims that they're "amped" how are they feeling?
Anxious
Excited
Worried
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If someone refers to you as a "babe" they likely mean that you're....
A baby
Attractive
Immature
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If someone is getting "busted" they are likely....
Being arrested
Getting drunk
Breaking out of prison
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If you got "dumped" what happened to you?
Your significant other broke up with you
You got pranked
You didn't take your garbage out in time
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If someone is referring to an "ex," who are they referring to?
A former teacher
A former lover
A homeless person
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If a person is "hooked" on something they are likely __________ to that thing.
No longer interested
Unbound
Addicted
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If someone refers to you as a "looker" should you be offended?
No- it means they think I'm attractive
Yes- It means they think I'm unattractive
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What is an "epic fail?"
A funny failure
A big failure
A fail that has been caught on camera
Based on the results of this quiz, your knowledge of American slang is just so-so! While you know some of the basic slang words that have worked their way into the everyday American vernacular, you don’t know the intricacies of slang. Listen in on some conversations and study up! You’ll be slang savvy in no time flat!
C+, Slang So-so
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Based on the results of this quiz, your knowledge of American slang is just so-so! While you know some of the basic slang words that have worked their way into the everyday American vernacular, you don’t know the intricacies of slang. Listen in on some conversations and study up! You’ll be slang savvy in no time flat!
B+, Slang Savant
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are an American slang superstar! You use slang so often, it’s no longer slang in your eyes. Because of this, you know the most common slang terms in America better than just about anyone else. Chill out, take a load off, and give yourself a pat on the back for being such a slang savvy individual!
A+, Slang Superstar
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1
“It was awesome! I loved it!” What does the slang term "awesome" mean in this context?
That something was great
That someone is in aggreement
2
When used in slang, what does the American term "cool" mean?
Great or fantastic
That you're okay with an idea
All of the above
3
What does the slang phrase "beat" typically mean?
Tired
Ugly
Defeated
4
What does the slang term "chill out" mean?
Cool down
Relax
Make plans
5
When a person exclaims that they're "amped" how are they feeling?
Anxious
Excited
Worried
6
If someone refers to you as a "babe" they likely mean that you're....
A baby
Attractive
Immature
7
If someone is getting "busted" they are likely....
Being arrested
Getting drunk
Breaking out of prison
8
If you got "dumped" what happened to you?
Your significant other broke up with you
You got pranked
You didn't take your garbage out in time
9
If someone is referring to an "ex," who are they referring to?
A former teacher
A former lover
A homeless person
10
If a person is "hooked" on something they are likely __________ to that thing.
No longer interested
Unbound
Addicted
11
If someone refers to you as a "looker" should you be offended?
No- it means they think I'm attractive
Yes- It means they think I'm unattractive
12
What is an "epic fail?"
A funny failure
A big failure
A fail that has been caught on camera
