Miru Kamada Gilmore Girls Round 3

Question 1

Kvetch

Answer 1

To complain constantly (Yiddish origin).

Question 2

Oy with the poodles already

Answer 2

Nonsense expression Lorelai uses when things are just too much.

Question 3

Smorgasbord

Answer 3

A large variety, originally a Swedish buffet.

Question 4

Quippy

Answer 4

Full of short, clever or sarcastic remarks.

Question 5

Flake

Answer 5

Someone unreliable or spacey.

Question 6

Crapweasel

Answer 6

Insulting slang for an annoying or slimy person (show-invented).

Question 7

In cahoots

Answer 7

Secretly working together for a shady reason.

Question 8

Deadpan

Answer 8

Expressionless delivery of humor.

Question 9

Bigwig

Answer 9

An important or powerful person.

Question 10

Shindig

Answer 10

A party or celebration (casual).

Question 11

Kibosh

Answer 11

To stop or prevent something.

Question 12

Ragtag

Answer 12

A disorganized, mismatched group.

Question 13

Spaz

Answer 13

(Informal/slightly outdated) Someone clumsy or overly energetic.

Question 14

Chilton

Answer 14

The elite private school Rory attends (fictional, but symbol of prestige).

Question 15

Glib

Answer 15

Smooth-talking in a shallow way.

Question 16

Whippersnapper

Answer 16

A young person who is seen as cocky or disrespectful (old-fashioned).

Question 17

Don’t get your knickers in a twist

Answer 17

Don’t overreact (British expression Lorelai loves).

Question 18

Uptight

Answer 18

Rigid, overly strict, or tense.

Question 19

Freeloader

Answer 19

Someone who lives off others without giving back.

Question 20

Talking a mile a minute

Answer 20

Speaking very fast (like Lorelai).

Question 21

Make a stink

Answer 21

Complain loudly or cause a scene.

Question 22

Swanky

Answer 22

Fancy or stylish.

Question 23

Backhanded compliment

Answer 23

An insult disguised as praise.

Question 24

Bum a ride

Answer 24

Ask for a free ride (car).

Question 25

Caterwaul

Answer 25

To cry or scream harshly (often used for dramatic complaints).

Question 26

Pick-me-up

Answer 26

Something that improves your mood (like coffee or chocolate).

Question 27

Fast talker

Answer 27

Someone who speaks quickly, often persuasively.

Question 28

Have a cow

Answer 28

Overreact emotionally (like “don’t have a cow!”).

Question 29

On the fritz

Answer 29

Not working properly (e.g., “My brain is on the fritz.”).

Question 30

Beeline

Answer 30

To go straight to something or someone quickly.