The English language is old enough to have so many phrases and words we've forgotten. It's a shame, because some of them are really fascinating! In this quiz, we're going to use insults and compliments, and you have to guess, are we insulting or complimentary?!?
Is the highlighted word or phrase a compliment or an insult?
A warm, cozy, or otherwise pleasant little abode
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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An ugly person, especially one with a heavy lower jaw.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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A lady rich in personality as well as physical beauty.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is the highlighted word or phrase a compliment or an insult?
A talkative person
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is the highlighted word or phrase a compliment or an insult?
A second-rate singer who produces noise rather than music.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Dancing like you're lighter than air.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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An old Irish term for someone who likes to meddle in other people's business.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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1800s slang for a smart and/or dapper person
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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A sexually incompetent man.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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A cowfyne is a true sweetheart.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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One who does things clumsily.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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A fraud or cheat.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is the highlighted word or phrase a compliment or an insult?
It means something that is the best of its kind.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is the highlighted word or phrase a compliment or an insult?
A disorganized or grubby person.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
These Words Are Too Old...
These words are foreign to you, and that's fine - Almost no one uses them anymore, unless you're in a history lesson!... READ MOREThese words are foreign to you, and that's fine - Almost no one uses them anymore, unless you're in a history lesson! Still, why not check your mistakes by clicking on 'show mistakes' and learning some great new compliments and insults no one would see coming?
You've surprised us! We thought this was a really tough test, but you've come through to show us you didn't just guess... READ MOREYou've surprised us! We thought this was a really tough test, but you've come through to show us you didn't just guess, but either understood most of the words or were logical enough to break them apart and understand where their meaning was going. That said, there IS room for improvement. Maybe try again OR check your mistakes by clicking on 'show mistakes'.
We have to admit - we didn't think anyone would get this high a score on this test. These are really old words! How do... READ MOREWe have to admit - we didn't think anyone would get this high a score on this test. These are really old words! How do you know so much?!? Well, you've impressed us and no mistake. You're a real pippin!
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