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