How to talk like you're from Downeast

1. What is 'ayuh' typically used for?

A) A formal greeting.
B) An expression of disbelief.
C) Asking for directions.
D) An affirmative response, or acknowledgement.

2. When someone says 'wicked good,' what do they mean?

A) Good in a mischievous way.
B) Slightly above average.
C) Extremely good.
D) Evil but tasty.

3. What does 'upta camp' refer to?

A) A summer camp for adults.
B) Up north, often to a remote cabin.
C) Downtown.
D) A military base.

4. What does it mean to be 'from away'?

A) From a nearby town.
B) On vacation.
C) Not from Maine.
D) Lost.

5. What is a 'bub'?

A) A type of fish.
B) A small mistake.
C) A term of endearment, like 'dear' or 'friend'.
D) A type of boat.

6. What is a 'flatlander'?

A) Someone who owns flat land.
B) Someone from a more populated, less hilly area.
C) Someone who lives near the ocean.
D) Someone who doesn't like hiking.

7. If someone says 'it's some scunner', what are they describing?

A) A beautiful sunset.
B) Something annoying or frustrating.
C) A helpful tool.
D) A delicious meal.

8. What does 'that's a right smart idea' mean?

A) That's a silly idea.
B) That's a risky idea.
C) That's a very intelligent idea.
D) That's a complicated idea.

9. What does 'over to the island' usually mean?

A) Going to a foreign country.
B) Going to a peninsula.
C) Going to one of the many islands off the coast.
D) Going to an artificial island.

10. What does 'chummy' often refer to?

A) A children's game.
B) A close friend.
C) Small pieces of cut-up fish used for bait.
D) A type of seafood stew.

11. What is 'jimmies' typically referring to?

A) Buttons on a shirt.
B) A type of shellfish.
C) Chocolate sprinkles.
D) Small hammers.

12. If someone is 'hauling traps', what are they doing?

A) Building a house.
B) Pulling lobster traps from the ocean.
C) Carrying luggage.
D) Setting up a campsite.

13. What is a 'whoopie pie'?

A) A type of pizza.
B) A savory meat pie.
C) A type of ice cream.
D) A chocolate cake-like dessert with a creamy filling.

14. What does 'some tootin' mean?

A) Unnecessary.
B) Really good or excellent.
C) Slightly above average.
D) Loud and obnoxious.

15. What does 'the County' usually refer to?

A) Aroostook County.
B) York County.
C) Cumberland County.
D) Hancock County.

16. What is a 'lobstah'?

A) A rare breed of lobster.
B) Maine accent pronunciation of 'lobster'.
C) A type of lobster trap.
D) A young lobster.

17. What does 'moxie' refer to?

A) Courage.
B) A type of dog.
C) A bitter, carbonated soda.
D) A brand of shoes.

18. What is a 'camp'?

A) A political rally.
B) A cabin or cottage, often by a lake or in the woods.
C) A military installation.
D) A summer camp for children.

19. What does 'piller' mean?

A) A bulldozer
B) A column
C) A caterpillar
D) Pillow

20. What does 'scrod' refer to?

A) A type of seaweed.
B) A fishing net.
C) Young cod or haddock.
D) A specific breed of seabird.

21. If someone is 'all het up', what are they?

A) Agitated or excited.
B) Lost.
C) Asleep.
D) Cold.

22. What does 'gorm' mean?

A) To smear or mess up.
B) To sing loudly.
C) To walk quickly.
D) To give something away.

23. What is a 'knocker-upper'?

A) A door-to-door salesman.
B) A machine for making knots.
C) Someone who used to wake people up for work.
D) A type of bird.

24. What does 'like to' mean?

A) To enjoy.
B) To resemble.
C) Similar to.
D) Almost.

25. What is 'red snapper' in Maine often?

A) A type of pepper.
B) A species of fish.
C) A type of bird.
D) A type of hot dog.

26. What does 'sheezicks' mean?

A) Bad weather.
B) Unimportant or trivial things.
C) A type of shellfish.
D) A type of bird.

27. What does 'still at it' mean?

A) Being quiet.
B) Continuing to do something.
C) Arguing.
D) Standing still.

28. What is a 'piazza'?

A) A type of pizza.
B) A town square.
C) A porch or veranda.
D) A type of pasta.

29. If something is 'hard-telling', what does that mean?

A) Easy to understand.
B) Made of hard material.
C) Difficult to predict or know.
D) Impossible to do.

30. What might someone mean when they say 'He's a Mainuh!' (Mainer)

A) He is from Maine.
B) He is extremely happy.
C) He is lost in the woods.
D) He is running away.

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