British Slang Quiz: 40 Questions and Answers about British Slang

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Do you know your cockney rhyming slang? How about your scouse? Well, it’s time to put this knowledge to the test with this ultimate British slang quiz.

One of the best things about languages is that they are so diverse. Even within the same language, like English, there are so many different words.

We all know American English is pretty different to British English or even Australian English. But the fact that even British English is different within the UK is pretty fascinating.

People from Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool all speak differently and they all have some local words.

In this quiz about British slang, you will find questions about every quirk of the British English language.

This includes slang words that are used nationwide but also local goodies!

So, are you ready to get started with this British slang quiz? Let’s go then!

Round 1: Easy British Slang Trivia questions

1. What is a cuppa?
2. Which British slang word would you use to describe the fact that you are very pleased about something?
3. What is a ‘chuddy’ in Manchester?
4. What are ‘webs’ in Liverpool?
5. What does ‘ace’ mean?
6. Which part of London does cockney rhyming slang come from?
7. Which cereal name is also used to say goodbye in the UK?
8. What is a chin wag?
9. If someone tells you not to be upset over something you can’t change, this person would say to not cry over what?
10. What does ‘ken’ mean in Scotland?

Round 1: Easy British Slang Trivia questions and answers

1. What is a cuppa? A cup of tea
2. Which British slang word would you use to describe the fact that you are very pleased about something? Chuffed
3. What is a ‘chuddy’ in Manchester? A chewing gum
4. What are ‘webs’ in Liverpool? Shoes
5. What does ‘ace’ mean? Awesome
6. Which part of London does cockney rhyming slang come from? East End of London
7. Which cereal name is also used to say goodbye in the UK? Cheerio
8. What is a chin wag? A long chat
9. If someone tells you not to be upset over something you can’t change, this person would say to not cry over what? Spilled Milk
10. What does ‘ken’ mean in Scotland? Know

Round 2: British Slang Multiple Choice questions

1. In Manchester, what are people are asking if they ask you if you fancy a brew?
   1. If you want a hot drink
   2. If you want to eat
   3. If you want an ice cream
   4. If you want a beer
2. In which city are you if someone refers to a person as ‘our kid’ even though that person isn’t a kid?
   1. Newcastle
   2. Liverpool
   3. Edinburgh
   4. Manchester
3. In Manchester, what are you talking about if you say ‘it’s spitting’?
   1. The heat
   2. The rain
   3. The snow
   4. The cold
4. If you hear someone say ‘I’m off to see my bird’, who do they go to see?
   1. Their pet
   2. Their mum
   3. Their girlfriend
   4. Their sister
5. What does ‘bite your arm off’ describe?
   1. Hunger
   2. Willingness
   3. Being cold
   4. Anger
6. What did ‘Bits ‘n Bobs’ originally describe?
   1. Hats
   2. Leftovers of food
   3. Loose change
   4. Pet food
7. Complete this saying meaning to take a look ‘________’s hook’.
   1. Butcher
   2. Fisher
   3. Baker
   4. Postman
8. What does ‘Hunky-dory’ mean?
   1. Fine
   2. Smelly
   3. Awesome
   4. Mean
9. If you are having a jar, what are you having?
   1. A cookie
   2. A drink in a pub
   3. A coffee
   4. A sandwich
10. If you hear some Geordie slang, where are you?
    1. Glasgow
    2. Newcastle
    3. Birmingham
    4. Bristol

Round 2: British Slang Multiple Choice questions and answers

1. In Manchester, what are people are asking if they ask you if you fancy a brew? If you want a hot drink
2. In which city are you if someone refers to a person as ‘our kid’ even though that person isn’t a kid? Manchester
3. In Manchester, what are you talking about if you say ‘it’s spitting’? The rain
4. If you hear someone say ‘I’m off to see my bird’, who do they go to see? Their girlfriend
5. What does ‘bite your arm off’ describe? Willingness
6. What did ‘Bits ‘n Bobs’ originally describe? Loose change
7. Complete this saying meaning to take a look ‘________’s hook’. Butcher
8. What does ‘Hunky-dory’ mean? Fine
9. If you are having a jar, what are you having? A drink
10.  If you hear some Geordie slang, where are you? Newcastle

Round 3: British Slang Quiz – True or False

You can find below 10 statements. Some of these are right, and others are wrong. In order to play, you simply need to say if you think they are true or false.

1. The word ‘dead’ means ‘very good’ in slang.
2. ‘Dishy’ means ugly.
3. Reekin’ means drunk in Edinburgh.
4. ‘Full of beans’ has nothing to do with food.
5. If you are faffing around, you are achieving a lot.
6. Ta means thank you.
7. Taking the piss means having a wee.
8. Gobsmacked means you’re hurt.
9. A quid is £10.
10. If it costs peanuts, then it’s an expensive product.

Round 3: British Slang Quiz Questions & Answers – True or False

1. The word ‘dead’ means ‘very good’ in slang. True
2. ‘Dishy’ means ugly. False, it means attractive
3. Reekin’ means drunk in Edinburgh. True
4. ‘Full of beans’ has nothing to do with food. True
5. If you are faffing around, you are achieving a lot. False
6. Ta means thank you. True
7. Taking the piss means having a wee. False, it means making fun of something
8. Gobsmacked means you’re hurt. False, it means shocked and surprised.
9. A quid is £10. False, it’s £1
10. If it costs peanuts, then it’s an expensive product. False, it’s cheap

Round 4: Hard British Slang Trivia questions

1. Which saying was created after Lord Salisbury appointed his nephew into a political post without having any experience?
2. What does ‘It’s brass monkeys outside’ mean?
3. In which UK nation can you hear the sentence ‘I’ll do it now in a minute’?
4. Which herb’s name is used to say ‘very good’?
5. What are you is you are miffed?
6. Which colour is used in the saying “ticked _____” which means being very happy about something?
7. What is happening if you are throwing a wobbly?
8. What are you telling if you are ‘telling porkies’?
9. What is bog roll?
10.  If someone tells you you’re smart, what are they talking about (besides intelligence)?

Round 4: Hard British Slang Trivia questions and answers

1. Which saying was created after Lord Salisbury appointed his nephew into a political post without having any experience? Bob’s your uncle
2. What does ‘It’s brass monkeys outside’ mean? It’s extremely cold
3. In which UK nation can you hear the sentence ‘I’ll do it now in a minute’? Wales
4. Which herb’s name is used to say ‘very good’? Mint
5. What are you is you are miffed? Somewhat annoyed
6. Which colour is used in the saying “ticked _____” which means being very happy about something? Pink
7. What is happening if you are throwing a wobbly? You’re having a tantrum
8. What are you telling if you are ‘telling porkies’? Lies
9. What is bog roll? Toilet paper
10.  If someone tells you you’re smart, what are they talking about (besides intelligence)? That you are well dressed, in a classy way.

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