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Translate Slang Phrases (Nouns) into the IPA
Write a definition for each slang phrase below, then translate the slang phrases into the
International Phonetic Alphabet:
Slang Phrase:
Definition:
IPA Translation:
He’s a… / She’s a… etc.
1. diamond geezer
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2. skiver
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3. party pooper
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4. boy racer
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5. yobbo
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6. skinflint
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7. smoothie
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It’s a… / It was a… etc.
8. rust bucket
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9. fiver
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10. howler
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11. thick ear
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12. back hander
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13. tenner
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14. ear bashing
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15. nightmare
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Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills
Translate Slang Phrases (Nouns) into the IPA
Answers:
Slang Phrase:
Definition:
IPA Translation:
Hes a / Shes a etc.
1. diamond geezer
very genuine person
LDầ~fó]ồầ=DệỏWũ]L=
2. skiver
misses work for no reason
LDởõ~fợ]L=
3. party pooper
spoils peoples fun
LDộ^Wớỏ=DộỡWộ]L=
4. boy racer
fast and reckless young driver
Llf=Dờẫfở]L=
5. yobbo
hooligan
LDfl]rL=
6. skinflint
mean with money
LDởõfồẹọfồớL=
7. smoothie
speaks in a flattering way
LDởóỡWaỏL=
Its a / It was a etc.
8. rust bucket
rusty old car
Lờắởớ=DắõfớL=
9. fiver
five pound note
LDẹ~fợ]L=
10. howler
obvious mistake
LDĩ~rọ]L=
11. thick ear
slap on the side of the head
Lqfõ=f]L=
12. back hander
bribe
Lụõ=Dĩụồầ]L=
13. tenner
ten pound note
LDớẫồ]L=
14. ear bashing
telling off
Lf]=DụpfẽL=
15. nightmare
a terrible situation
LDồ~fớóẫ]L=
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