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How to speak like a New England Yankee
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is a 'wicked' good?
A) Evil, but delicious
B) Possessed by demons
C) Soggy and unpleasant
D) Very good
  • 2. What does 'bubbler' refer to?
A) Drinking fountain
B) Soap dispenser
C) A type of fish
D) Baby's rattle
  • 3. If someone tells you something is 'all set,' what does it mean?
A) They are confused.
B) They need help.
C) It's broken.
D) Everything is ready.
  • 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) Maybe
B) I don't know
C) Yes
D) No
  • 6. What is 'grinder' referring to?
A) Submarine sandwich
B) Coffee maker
C) Farm tool
D) Dance move
  • 7. What is 'tonic' another word for?
A) Medicine
B) Alcohol
C) Soda
D) Hair product
  • 8. What is a 'rotary'?
A) A type of flower
B) Traffic circle
C) Dance party
D) Police station
  • 9. What does 'down cellar' mean?
A) Attic
B) Basement
C) Outside
D) Upstairs
  • 10. What is 'frappe'?
A) Smoothie
B) Juice
C) Milkshake with ice cream
D) Iced coffee
  • 11. What does 'the Cape' refer to?
A) Cape Horn
B) Any peninsula
C) Cape Cod
D) Superhero's garment
  • 12. If something is 'bangah,' what does that mean?
A) Unusual
B) Great/Awesome
C) Broken
D) Cheap
  • 13. What is 'the Common'?
A) A local shopping mall
B) Public park in Boston
C) A school cafeteria
D) A community garden
  • 14. When referring to the weather, what does 'Hella humid' mean?
A) Mild humidity
B) No humidity
C) Very humid
D) Extremely dry
  • 15. What is a 'tag sale'?
A) Store selling tags
B) Yard sale
C) Game of tag
D) Clothing store
  • 16. What does 'no cah' mean?
A) No cash.
B) No coffee.
C) No car.
D) No clue.
  • 17. What is 'sparrahgrass'?
A) A type of bird
B) Asparagus
C) A type of grass
D) A garden tool
  • 18. What is a 'creemee'?
A) Frozen custard
B) A type of yogurt
C) Soft serve ice cream (Vermont)
D) Hard pack ice cream
  • 19. What is 'lumber'?
A) Heavy furniture.
B) Walking fast.
C) Chopping wood.
D) Going slow.
  • 20. 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?
  • 21. What does 'skosh' mean?
A) A perfect amount.
B) A large amount.
C) Zero amount.
D) A small amount.
  • 22. What are 'grinders' normally filled with?
A) Ice cream
B) Boiled potatoes
C) Hot dogs
D) Cold cuts and cheese
  • 23. If someone tells you to 'get some scrod', what should you do?
A) Begin searching for worms.
B) Start rowing a boat.
C) Look for loose change.
D) Order a white fish.
  • 24. What does 'flatlander' mean?
A) Someone not from New England.
B) Someone who enjoys hiking.
C) A person who doesn't eat seafood.
D) Someone who lives in the city.
  • 25. What are 'jimmies'?
A) Little cars
B) Sprinkles
C) Coins
D) Buttons
  • 26. What is 'chowdah'?
A) Vegetable stew
B) Potato soup
C) Spicy chili
D) Clam chowder
  • 27. What does 'wicked pissah' mean?
A) Very angry
B) Extremely good
C) Dangerous
D) Slightly wet
  • 28. What does 'upta camp' mean?
A) Going to a cabin in the woods
B) Setting up a tent
C) Going to summer camp
D) Building a fire
  • 29. What does 'carriage' mean in a grocery store?
A) Horse-drawn vehicle
B) Checkout counter
C) Aisle
D) Shopping cart
  • 30. What is 'the Hub'?
A) New York City
B) Chicago
C) Boston
D) Los Angeles
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