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Language, Slang & Idioms

English is full of strange and wonderful corners — regional slang from Australia, the Caribbean, and across the United States; idioms whose origins are stranger than the meanings; expressions borrowed from food, weather, and the sea. These quizzes celebrate that.

118 games in this collection — all free, no signup, designed for senior-friendly play.

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1920s Jazz Age Slang

Step into the Roaring Twenties with the colorful slang of the Jazz Age

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1930s Depression Era Slang

Explore the gritty language born from the Great Depression and its hard times

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1940s Wartime Slang

Discover the colorful language born from World War II and the home front

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1950s Americana Slang

Relive the fabulous fifties with the hip lingo of soda shops, sock hops, and rock 'n' roll

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Aboriginal Australian Words in English

From kangaroo to boomerang, discover the Aboriginal Australian language origins of iconic English words!

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Adjective Order Quiz

English has a natural order for adjectives that native speakers follow instinctively. Can you get it right?

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Animal Idioms

How well do you know idioms that feature animals?

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Animal Words in English

English is full of words that contain hidden animal names or come from animals. Can you spot the creatures lurking in these words and phrases?

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Arabic Loanwords in English

Discover English words that trace their roots back to the Arabic language — from algebra to zero!

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Archaic Words

Can you decipher these old-fashioned English words?

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Australian Slang

Test your knowledge of colorful Aussie expressions and their meanings

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Body Idioms

Test your knowledge of common English idioms involving body parts — from cold feet to breaking a leg!

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Borrowed Words

English words borrowed from various world languages

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British vs. American English

Can you tell British English from American English?

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Cajun English Words

Explore the rich vocabulary of Cajun English from Louisiana's bayou country!

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Canadian English Quiz

How well do you know the unique words and expressions of Canadian English, eh?

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Caribbean English Words

Explore the colorful English vocabulary shared across the Caribbean islands!

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Chinese Words in English

From tea to typhoon, explore the Chinese linguistic roots behind many familiar English words!

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Cockney Rhyming Slang

Match Cockney rhyming slang expressions from London's East End to their real meanings

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Color Expressions

Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases that use colors!

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Complete the Phrase

Fill in the missing word from well-known phrases, clichés, and expressions — how many can you complete?

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Complete the Proverb

Can you finish these well-known proverbs and sayings?

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Czech Words in English

From robot to pistol, discover the Czech words that have become part of the English language!

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Dutch Loanwords in English

From cookies to yachts, test your knowledge of English words that sailed over from the Dutch language!

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