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