Irish Slang Quiz

10 questions/11 slides

Discover the quirky and colourful side of the Emerald Isle with this fun quiz on Irish slang. 'Craic', 'The Jacks', 'Knackered'... these terms might sound strange to you, but they're a part of everyday lingo in Ireland. So, are you ready to decipher what the Irish truly mean? Let's give it a go!

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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ


What is the meaning of 'Craic'?

  • Fun or enjoyment
  • A type of food
  • Very bad weather
  • An old car

What does 'The Jacks' refer to?

  • A card game
  • A type of clothes
  • Toilet or bathroom
  • A group of regulars in a pub

Fill in the gap: When a person is being mischievous or causing trouble, they are acting the ...

  • beetle
  • maggot
  • goon
  • wagon

Fill in the gap: When a person is doing something without actually doing anything, they are ..... about.

  • gaffing
  • daffing
  • faffing
  • taffing

Which Irish expression refers to 'moving fast'?

  • Hop it
  • Leg it
  • Throw it
  • Kip it

In Dublin slang, what does 'Chiseller' refer to?

  • A young child
  • An artist
  • A thief
  • A type of bird

What or who is a 'culchie'?

  • A person from the rural countryside
  • A person who is always crying
  • A person who is always partying or drinking heavily
  • A person who is always cooking

In Irish slang, what does 'Banjaxed' mean?

  • Lost
  • Broken
  • Late
  • Excited

What or who is a 'a cute hoor'?

  • a very pretty boy
  • a very pretty girl
  • someone who is always lucky
  • someone who is able to mould a situation to benefit themselves

What or who is an 'Eejit'?

  • someone dense
  • something dirty
  • someone annoying
  • something completely useless
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Irish Slang Quiz