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) Soap dispenser
B) A type of fish
C) Drinking fountain
D) Baby's rattle
  • 3. If someone tells you something is 'all set,' what does it mean?
A) They are confused.
B) It's broken.
C) Everything is ready.
D) They need help.
  • 4. What is 'packie' short for?
A) Package store (liquor store)
B) Post office
C) Sandwich shop
D) Bakery
  • 5. What does 'Ayuh' mean?
A) I don't know
B) No
C) Maybe
D) Yes
  • 6. What is 'grinder' referring to?
A) Coffee maker
B) Submarine sandwich
C) Dance move
D) Farm tool
  • 7. What is 'tonic' another word for?
A) Soda
B) Alcohol
C) Hair product
D) Medicine
  • 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) Basement
B) Attic
C) Outside
D) Upstairs
  • 10. What is 'frappe'?
A) Milkshake with ice cream
B) Iced coffee
C) Smoothie
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) Cheap
C) Unusual
D) Great/Awesome
  • 13. What are 'jimmies'?
A) Buttons
B) Coins
C) Sprinkles
D) Little cars
  • 14. What does 'upta camp' mean?
A) Building a fire
B) Setting up a tent
C) Going to a cabin in the woods
D) Going to summer camp
  • 15. What does 'wicked pissah' mean?
A) Extremely good
B) Very angry
C) Dangerous
D) Slightly wet
  • 16. What does 'flatlander' mean?
A) A person who doesn't eat seafood.
B) Someone who enjoys hiking.
C) Someone who lives in the city.
D) Someone not from New England.
  • 17. What does 'skosh' mean?
A) A large amount.
B) A perfect amount.
C) Zero amount.
D) A small amount.
  • 18. What is 'chowdah'?
A) Spicy chili
B) Clam chowder
C) Vegetable stew
D) Potato soup
  • 19. What is 'the Hub'?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) New York City
D) Boston
  • 20. What is a 'tag sale'?
A) Game of tag
B) Clothing store
C) Store selling tags
D) Yard sale
  • 21. What does 'carriage' mean in a grocery store?
A) Aisle
B) Shopping cart
C) Checkout counter
D) Horse-drawn vehicle
  • 22. What does 'no cah' mean?
A) No car.
B) No coffee.
C) No clue.
D) No cash.
  • 23. What is 'sparrahgrass'?
A) Asparagus
B) A garden tool
C) A type of grass
D) A type of bird
  • 24. 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.
  • 25. What is 'the Common'?
A) Public park in Boston
B) A community garden
C) A local shopping mall
D) A school cafeteria
  • 26. What is a 'creemee'?
A) A type of yogurt
B) Soft serve ice cream (Vermont)
C) Frozen custard
D) Hard pack ice cream
  • 27. When referring to the weather, what does 'Hella humid' mean?
A) Extremely dry
B) No humidity
C) Mild humidity
D) Very humid
  • 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) Ice cream
B) Boiled potatoes
C) Hot dogs
D) Cold cuts and cheese
  • 30. What is 'lumber'?
A) Heavy furniture.
B) Chopping wood.
C) Walking fast.
D) Going slow.
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