ST. Patricks Day
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1950s Slang Words and Phrases
part 2 Slang Phrases and Expressions From the '50s
Riddles
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unscramble this word nuahcerpel
leprechaun
100
what color is verde
Green
100
so easy I could do it with
my eyes closed
100
ain’t that a bite
- another way to say, “that’s too bad”
100
What has a head and a tail, but no body?
Answer: A coin.
200
St. Patrick’s Day is annually celebrated on
March 17
200
Buenos días
good morning
200
dreamboat
a really cute guy
200
dolly
a cute girl
200
It stalks the countryside with ears that can’t hear. What is it?
Answer: Corn.
300
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
The Celtic Harp
300
¡Muchas gracias!
Thank you very much!
300
wet rag
someone who is boring or who puts a damper on others' fun
300
- square
- a person who conforms to traditional social norms
300
What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
Answer: A deck of cards.
400
Name all the colors on Irish flags.
Green, White and Orange
400
Por favor
Please
400
peepers
glasses
400
bash ears
talk too much
400
shave every day, but my beard stays the same. Who am I?
Answer: A barber.
500
What was St. Patrick mostly known for?
Driving the Snakes Out of Ireland
500
Diecisiete
17
500
goose it
accelerate a vehicle
500
paper shaker
- cheerleader
500
Two coins add up to 30 cents. One isn’t a nickel. What are they?
Answer: A quarter and a nickel.