Southern US Slang Quiz

Are you an Expert in Southern US Slang?

How much do you know about Southern Slang in the UNITED STATES? This quiz will test your knowledge of the essential slang of the US Southern states. Are you an expert, novice, or clueless? This quiz will show you just how knowledgeable you are with the Southern translation of the English language. If you were on vacation in the Southern United States, would you need a translator?

Can you speak Southern Slang fluently? Take the quiz to find out just how much you know or DON’t know about Southern Slang in the US.

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What is the translation of “fixin’ to”?
“I am getting ready to”
“I am repairing something”
“I need a tool”
“I have tools”
In Southern Slang, what does “ain’t got no” mean?
I don’t want anything
I do not have any
There is nothing here
Completely confused
If you asked someone how they are doing and they reply, “fair to middlin’ ”, what would they mean by this?
doing great
the weather is fair
somewhere between "okay" and "almost good"
not well at all
What is a “Yungun”?
a type of onion
a child or “young one”
a place to keep guns
a southern dish
Where is “over yunder”?
in the sky
a place of wonder
A non-specific place, or generic term for “over there”
under something
What are “chittlins”?
cooked pig intestines for eating
another term for children
a term for chit-chat
another word for chickens
What does the term “a few eggs shy of a dozen” mean?
the person being refered to has a mental glitch
there isn’t enough eggs
you don’t have enough money to buy eggs
the eggs are bad
If a Southerner says “much uh-bliged”, what would they mean?
they are mad
they are not happy
they are very disturbed
they are very appreciative
What is a “poke”?
a southern bird only found in Alabama
a fish
a sack or bag
a tool for stoking the fire
What is a “Yankee dime”?
small currency
northern coins
a kiss
a joke
What is an “outhouse”?
A tiny house
a shed or storage building
a barn
an outdoor toilet
What is moonshine?
Liquor made from potatoes
Corn whiskey
home brewed beer
light from the moon
What does “a-hollerin’” at someone mean?
yelling at them
singing to them
whispering to them
ignoring them
If a southerner says, “we’ll holler attcha after while” it means what?
we will scream at you
we will talk to you later
we are going to the hollow
we wont be gone long
Translate “uh-feared”.
afraid
offered
other
after
How drunk is “three sheets and grandmaws quilt in the wind”?
not drunk
a little "tipsy"
totally plastered
can still walk
What is a “mud-cat”?
a dirty cat
a type of catfish
a large mud-colored cat
a muddy fellow
What is a “sod-buster” referring to?
a sod grass cutter
a shovel
a doctor
a farmer
What does “Don’t be a-countin’ yer chickens a-for they hatch” mean?
don’t assume anything
count your eggs first
wait for the chickens to roost
count your chickens after they hatch
What does a “fur piece” mean?
a bear-skin rug
a mink handbag
fur coat
very far away or a long way
[audio] If you heard this Southern slang phrase, what would you translate it to mean?
The man doesn’t like bats
The man is poor
The man doesn’t make good decisions
The man is sensitive to bats
[audio]If you are asking about the character of a person and hear this reply, what is the meaning of that answer?
The woman is a baseball pitcher
The woman is very strong
The woman is trustworthy
The woman can’t be trusted
[audio] Listen to the following audio clip. What is the translation of the child’s statement?
When are we eating? I’m so hungry that my stomach is angry.
Hurry up with dinner! I’m getting really mad.
If we don’t eat soon, I’m going to starve!
When will we be eating lunch? I’m beginning to get an appetite.
[audio]Listen to the audio clip. What reason does this person give for needing help?
The person is injured.
The person in a desperate situation.
This person has a sore tail.
This person is stuck in a crack.
[audio]Listen to the statement. What advice is this person giving you?
If something is broken, call a repair man.
If you break something, try to hide it.
Do not try to correct a problem that does NOT exist.
You should repair broken things without getting help from anyone.