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