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Last Updated: Monday, 18 October, 2004, 13:38 GMT 14:38 UK
Larpers and Shroomers
We interviewed the author: Susie Dent, on Tuesday's Breakfast

Are you up with the trend? Do you know what the latest buzz words are?

If you aren't, don't worry, all is not lost.

  • Tuesday's Breakfast featured an interview with Susie Dent who revealed which words have captured the public's imagination.

  • Susie Dent is the author of "larpers and shroomers: the language report." ISBN: 0198610122

    Meanwhile, do have a go at our quiz.

    Question 1
    What does "Chav" mean?
    A: A type of Bombay Mix?
    B: A hairstyle?
    C: Council estate chic?
    Question 2
    What is a "Chugger"?
    A: An aggressive volunteer for good causes
    B: A children's worker
    C: Thomas the Tank Engine's brother
    Question 3
    What does "jujy" mean?
    A: An insect
    B: Gorgeous, stylish
    C: A flavouring
    Question 4
    What do you keep when you have a blog?
    A: An internet diary
    B: A rare animal
    C: A rare flower
    Question 5
    What do you do when you are larping?
    A: Dressing up and role playing
    B: Overeating and overdrinking
    C: Being idle

     Press the button and see how you have done



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