How to talk like you're from Downeast

1. What is 'ayuh' typically used for?

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

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

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

3. What does 'upta camp' refer to?

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

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

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

5. What is a 'bub'?

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

6. What is a 'flatlander'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does 'chummy' often refer to?

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

11. What is 'jimmies' typically referring to?

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

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

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

13. What is a 'whoopie pie'?

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

14. What does 'some tootin' mean?

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

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

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

16. What is a 'lobstah'?

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

17. What does 'moxie' refer to?

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

18. What is a 'camp'?

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

19. What does 'piller' mean?

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

20. What does 'scrod' refer to?

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

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

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

22. What does 'gorm' mean?

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

23. What is a 'knocker-upper'?

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

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

26. What does 'sheezicks' mean?

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

27. What does 'still at it' mean?

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

28. What is a 'piazza'?

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

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

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

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

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

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