Monitor Quiz
Tasty terms
This quiz may seem "corny" to some, but have you ever thought how many food words are used to describe other things? Can you identify the food-related (often slang) term for each of the definitions below? (Example: A word for nonsense is "baloney.")
1. A thick fog
2. Boston, Mass.
3. Heated dispute; controversy
4. To flatter someone
5. Trifling amount
6. Leading actor or comedian
7. A difficult situation; dilemma
8. Inferior; poor quality
9. New York City
10. A showy performer
11. Informal jazz get-together
12. Unusually fine; outstanding
13. An experienced sailor
14. Very easy; no problem
15. Military braid
Answers
(1) pea soup; (2) Beantown; (3) rhubarb; (4) butter up; (5) peanuts; (6) top banana; (7) pickle; (8) cheesy; (9) Big Apple; (10) ham; (11) jam session; (12) peachy; (13) old salt; (14) piece of cake; (15) scrambled eggs.
Kardyne F. Steacy
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