How to talk like you're from Downeast

1. What is 'ayuh' typically used for?

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

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

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

3. What does 'upta camp' refer to?

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

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

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

5. What is a 'bub'?

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

6. What is a 'flatlander'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does 'chummy' often refer to?

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

11. What is 'jimmies' typically referring to?

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

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

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

13. What is a 'whoopie pie'?

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

14. What does 'some tootin' mean?

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

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

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

16. What is a 'lobstah'?

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

17. What does 'moxie' refer to?

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

18. What is a 'camp'?

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

19. What does 'piller' mean?

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

20. What does 'scrod' refer to?

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

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

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

22. What does 'gorm' mean?

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

23. What is a 'knocker-upper'?

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

24. What does 'like to' mean?

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

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

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

26. What does 'sheezicks' mean?

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

27. What does 'still at it' mean?

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

28. What is a 'piazza'?

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

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

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

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

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

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