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Can You Translate These American Slang Words?
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Slang has been part of the American vocab, like forever, am I right? So how many American slang words do you think you know, peeps? Let's put your noodle to the test!
Is This Word British or American?
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Local vernacular is one of the most fascinating aspects of language. With separate parts of the world speaking English, but in completely different contexts, the language has developed distinctly British and American lexicons. Can you tell if a word is more British or American? Take this quiz and find out!
Can You Guess the Meanings of These American Slang Words?
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American English is as inscrutable as it is alien, and American slang is no different in this regard. Slang is hard enough to decode as it is, without the transatlantic leap! Can you guess what this American slang means?
Only 10% of Americans Know These British Words
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Everyone loves a British accent, but how well do you know their slang? Put your British slang savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
If We Show You a Word, Can You Tell Us If It’s the American or British Spelling?
Is it a doughnut or a donut? Do I have a moustache or a mustache? Is that piece of candy called licorice or liquorice? And is the sky grey or gray? It's time to see how well you know the difference between American and British words. Can you match these words to their rightful country?
Can You Translate These British Slang Words?
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Let's take a trip across the Atlantic and see what the Brits are talking about. Tell us what these slang words mean and maybe you'll survive.
How Are Words Removed From a Dictionary?
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In recent years, the word "demisexual" was added to dictionaries, while "aerodrome" was dropped. But just who is making these lexicographical decisions?
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How to Delete a Page in Word
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Can't figure out how to delete an entire page in Word? It's easy. We'll show you how.