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