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