Trinidadian English
Instructions: Discover the vibrant expressions and slang of Trinidad and Tobago!
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In Trinidadian English, what does 'lime' mean?
ATo hang out or socializeBTo exerciseCA citrus fruit onlyDTo steal - 2.
What does 'tabanca' mean in Trinidad?
AA type of tobaccoBThe painful longing after a breakupCA type of drumDA dance move - 3.
In Trinidad, what does 'mamaguy' mean?
AA mother's helperBTo flatter or deceive someone with sweet talkCA boyfriendDA type of fruit - 4.
What does 'bacchanal' mean in Trinidadian English?
AA type of musicBA bachelor partyCA religious ceremonyDScandal, confusion, or wild behavior - 5.
In Trinidad, what is 'doubles'?
AA popular street food of fried dough with curried chickpeasBA card gameCA tennis matchDIdentical twins - 6.
What does 'real' mean when used as an adverb in Trinidadian English (e.g., 'real nice')?
AVery or reallyBAlmostCGenuineDBarely - 7.
In Trinidad, what does 'horn' mean in slang?
ATo be unfaithful to a partnerBTo honk a carCTo celebrateDA musical instrument - 8.
What does 'fete' refer to in Trinidadian culture?
AA fate or destinyBA prayerCA mealDA party, especially during Carnival - 9.
In Trinidadian English, what does 'dotish' mean?
AElderlyBSpottyCFashionableDStupid or foolish - 10.
What does 'steups' (or 'chups') refer to in Trinidad?
AA type of soupBA sucking of the teeth to show displeasureCClapping handsDA dance step - 11.
In Trinidad, what does 'wining' refer to?
AComplainingBDrinking wineCWinning a prizeDA hip-rotating dance movement - 12.
What does 'ole talk' mean in Trinidadian English?
AFormal speechBAncient languageCIdle chatter or gossipDAn old story - 13.
In Trinidad, what is a 'saga boy'?
AA wise elderBA young athleteCA flashy, well-dressed man or ladies' manDA storyteller - 14.
What does 'bazodee' mean in Trinidadian English?
ACrazy angryBWide awakeCBusyDDazed, confused, or love-struck - 15.
In Trinidad, what does 'gyul' mean?
AGoldBA gust of windCA type of foodDGirl