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