Famous Aliases
Pardon My French
40s Slang
Before and After
What's All the Hype?
100

Born in the Netherlands in 1876, exotic dancer and courtesan Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was convicted as a German spy during World War I and executed by firing squad.

Mata Hari

100

A feeling of having already experienced the present situation.

Déjà Vu

100

Hen fruit

Chicken Eggs

100

Cotton _______ Park

Ball

100

A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher.

Hypertension

200

Born in what is now the capital of Macedonia in 1910, at the age of 12, Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu committed herself to a life of holy service and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work in alleviating poverty.

Mother Teresa

200

Ordering individual items off a menu that are not part of a pre-established sequence of courses.

À La Carte

200

Bupkis

Absolutely Nothing, Nada, Zip, Zero, Zilch

200

Finger _______ Box

Paint

200

A highlighted word or image on the screen that, when clicked, opens another page, image or file.

Hyperlink

300

Born in New York in 1986, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is one of the most recognized pop sensations in the world, first drawing attention with outlandish costumes, and then by her musical versatility and three-octave vocal range.

Lady Gaga

300

An exuberant enjoyment of life.

Joie De Vivre

300

Anchor Clanker

Sailor

300

Red _______ Slippers

Carpet

300

The technical term for high blood sugar.

Hyperglycemia

400

Born in Utah in 1866, Robert LeRoy Parker was an American train and bank robber, and leader of a gang of outlaws called the "Wild Bunch." 

Butch Cassidy

400

An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Apéritif

400

A Ducky Shincracker or Jive Bomber (the opposite of a Dead Hoofer!)

Good Dancer

400

Sitting _______ Blind

Duck

400

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Hyperbole

500

Born in Poland in 1892, Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was considered the "ace of aces" of German fighter pilots during World War I, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.

The Red Baron

500

The area of a woman's chest between chin and cleavage, as may be revealed by a low neckline.

Décolletage

500

Armored Heifer

Canned Milk

500

Bird _______ Eared

Dog

500

Art characterized by depiction of real life in an unusual or striking manner.

Hyperrealism

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