How to speak like a New England Yankee
  • 1. What is a 'wicked' good?
A) Soggy and unpleasant
B) Evil, but delicious
C) Possessed by demons
D) Very good
  • 2. What does 'bubbler' refer to?
A) Baby's rattle
B) Soap dispenser
C) Drinking fountain
D) A type of fish
  • 3. If someone tells you something is 'all set,' what does it mean?
A) They are confused.
B) It's broken.
C) Everything is ready.
D) They need help.
  • 4. What is 'packie' short for?
A) Package store (liquor store)
B) Sandwich shop
C) Bakery
D) Post office
  • 5. What does 'Ayuh' mean?
A) I don't know
B) No
C) Yes
D) Maybe
  • 6. What is 'grinder' referring to?
A) Dance move
B) Farm tool
C) Coffee maker
D) Submarine sandwich
  • 7. What is 'tonic' another word for?
A) Alcohol
B) Soda
C) Medicine
D) Hair product
  • 8. What is a 'rotary'?
A) Police station
B) A type of flower
C) Traffic circle
D) Dance party
  • 9. What does 'down cellar' mean?
A) Attic
B) Outside
C) Basement
D) Upstairs
  • 10. What is 'frappe'?
A) Smoothie
B) Iced coffee
C) Juice
D) Milkshake with ice cream
  • 11. What does 'the Cape' refer to?
A) Any peninsula
B) Superhero's garment
C) Cape Cod
D) Cape Horn
  • 12. If something is 'bangah,' what does that mean?
A) Broken
B) Unusual
C) Great/Awesome
D) Cheap
  • 13. What are 'jimmies'?
A) Buttons
B) Little cars
C) Sprinkles
D) Coins
  • 14. What does 'upta camp' mean?
A) Setting up a tent
B) Going to summer camp
C) Going to a cabin in the woods
D) Building a fire
  • 15. What does 'wicked pissah' mean?
A) Very angry
B) Extremely good
C) Dangerous
D) Slightly wet
  • 16. What does 'flatlander' mean?
A) Someone who enjoys hiking.
B) A person who doesn't eat seafood.
C) Someone not from New England.
D) Someone who lives in the city.
  • 17. What does 'skosh' mean?
A) Zero amount.
B) A small amount.
C) A perfect amount.
D) A large amount.
  • 18. What is 'chowdah'?
A) Vegetable stew
B) Potato soup
C) Clam chowder
D) Spicy chili
  • 19. What is 'the Hub'?
A) Boston
B) Chicago
C) Los Angeles
D) New York City
  • 20. What is a 'tag sale'?
A) Yard sale
B) Store selling tags
C) Clothing store
D) Game of tag
  • 21. What does 'carriage' mean in a grocery store?
A) Checkout counter
B) Aisle
C) Horse-drawn vehicle
D) Shopping cart
  • 22. What does 'no cah' mean?
A) No car.
B) No clue.
C) No coffee.
D) No cash.
  • 23. What is 'sparrahgrass'?
A) A type of grass
B) Asparagus
C) A type of bird
D) A garden tool
  • 24. If someone tells you to 'get some scrod', what should you do?
A) Start rowing a boat.
B) Begin searching for worms.
C) Look for loose change.
D) Order a white fish.
  • 25. What is 'the Common'?
A) A school cafeteria
B) Public park in Boston
C) A community garden
D) A local shopping mall
  • 26. What is a 'creemee'?
A) Soft serve ice cream (Vermont)
B) A type of yogurt
C) Frozen custard
D) Hard pack ice cream
  • 27. When referring to the weather, what does 'Hella humid' mean?
A) Very humid
B) Mild humidity
C) No humidity
D) Extremely dry
  • 28. If someone asks 'Where are you folks headed?', what do they mean?
A) Where are you going?
B) Can I help you?
C) What time is it?
D) What is your name?
  • 29. What are 'grinders' normally filled with?
A) Hot dogs
B) Cold cuts and cheese
C) Ice cream
D) Boiled potatoes
  • 30. What is 'lumber'?
A) Chopping wood.
B) Walking fast.
C) Heavy furniture.
D) Going slow.
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