Feb. 13 Flashcards

1
Q

What is “hootenanny”?

A

A gathering of folk singers; dance

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2
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What is a gathering of folk singers called?

A

Hootenanny

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3
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What does it mean to “skedaddle”?

A

To run away suddenly

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4
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What does it mean if something is “topsy-turvy”?

A

It is upside down.

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5
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What is a “geegaw”?

A

A showy trinket/jewelry.

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6
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What is another word for a showy trinket or piece of jewelry?

A

Geegaw

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7
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What does “balderdash” mean?

A

Nonsense.

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8
Q

What is another word for nonsense?

A

Balderdash

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9
Q

What is a word that means to confuse a person?

A

Flummox

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10
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What does “flummox” mean?

A

To confuse a person.

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What does it mean if someone is “wishy-washy”?

A

They change their mind constantly.

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12
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What do you call someone that changes their mind constantly?

A

Wishy-washy

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13
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When is the word “thingamabob” used?

A

When you can’t think of the word for something.

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14
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What do you call something you can’t thing of the name for?

A

Thingamabob

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15
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What does “hunky-dory” mean?

A

Okay; great

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16
Q

What does “snaggletooth” mean?

A

A broken or missing tooth

17
Q

What is a word for a broken or missing tooth?

A

Snaggletooth

18
Q

What is a “shindig”?

A

A party or gathering.

19
Q

What is another word for a party or gathering?

A

Shindig