American Slang Quiz1

Choose words and phrases from the choices below to complete each sentence or question: airhead better half deadbeat demo ego trip fizzle guzzle hassle kick it max out mooch no show no sweat old man out of it

  • 1. Ever since Louis was voted class president, he's been on a big __________.
  • 2. Daniel is a real __________. He refuses to help for anything, and he's too lazy to get a job.
  • 3. Our business plans will __________ if we don't get a loan from the bank.
  • 4. Before Dan buys a new car, he will have to run it past his ____________.
  • 5. Vanessa decided it was too big a __________ to drive an hour to work every morning, so she quit her job.
  • 6. Dr. Evans became extremely irritated when he found out his 2:00 appointment was a ___________.
  • 7. Rachel is going to __________ her credit card if she doesn't stop using it so much.
  • 8. Oscar is going to ask his ___________ if he can borrow his car tonight.
  • 9. Do you need help? ___________! I can help you out.
  • 10. People have a tendency to ___________ a lot of water when it's really hot outside.
  • 11. Before the new song was released on the internet, we were able to get our hands on a __________.
  • 12. It's hard to trust Theresa to remember anything because she's such an __________.
  • 13. This weekend I'm just going to ___________ with some of my buds.
  • 14. A hitchhiker sticks his thumb out while standing on the side of the road in order to __________ a ride from travellers who pass by.
  • 15. I'm so ___________ today because I only got an hour of sleep last night.

More Slang

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American Slang

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airhead

airhead: a person who is a little stupid or unable to concentrate.

I’m such an airhead today. I forgot to bring my lunch to work.

a.k.a.

a.k.a.: also known as (pronounce each letter: a – k – a). Used for someone or something with two names.

His name is James Bond–a.k.a. Agent 007

(007 = double O 7)

all about ___

all about ___: This recently became popular. Use it before an interest or something that you desire.

He’s all about his job these days. He never stops talking about what he does at work.

all-out

all-out: used as an adjective to mean a person or a group works very hard at something.

The employees at that company are making an all-out effort to survive the recession.

artsy or artsy-fartsy

artsy or artsy-fartsy: A person or thing that tries too hard to show off artistic qualities.

There were all these artsy-fartsy people at the party, so we left.

asap (ASAP)

asap (ASAP) = as soon as possible

I have to get this letter mailed asap.

Attention: Some slang is inappropriate in certain situations such as at work or in school.

Slang

American Slang

Teacher Paul’s advice: Learn slang and popular expressions in order to improve your listening skills.

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