Irish Slang

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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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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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