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Boston's accent and slang are famous, but how well do you know them? See if you're a total chowdahead with this Boston slang quiz! You might be ready for Beantown and not know it!
Bostonians use the word "wicked" to:
Intensify adjectives
People from Boston won't just say something is cool. They'll say it's "wicked cool."
Insult eachother
Cast spells
Show respect
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Someone who is a "chowdahead" is what?
Beautiful
Clumsy
Stupid
This Boston slang word has an odd origin. In the old days, people would batch cook buckets of chowder and freeze them, slicing off pieces to reheat when they were hungry. Eventually, the frozen block of chowder would have a round shape, like a human head.
Rich
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"The Pats" refer to the:
New England Patriots
Some Bostonians may refer to the New England Patriots as "Pats." This football team is based in the Boston area.
Affection
Being broke
Depression
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"Sox" refers to what?
The Boston Red Sox
This refers to the Boston Red Sox. This is the baseball team that plays for Boston.
Socks
A punch
Medicine
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American Chop Suey is a:
Chinese dish
Boston dish
This is a very Boston dish. It's macaroni with hamburger, tomato sauce, green pepper and onion.
Insult
Compliment
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What do you put in a "barrel" in Boston?
Fish
Trash
In Boston, a "barrel" refers to a trash can. You put your garbage in it.
Old clothes
Records
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To "duff" someone is to:
Cheat on them
Avoid them
This means to avoid a person or break a promise to meet with them on purpose. It's an old North End and East Boston term.
Marry them
Insult them
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A "reefah" is a:
Carpet
Fridge
This Boston slang word is old school. It's short for refrigerator.
Plate
Sandwich
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A "bubbla" is a:
Water fountain
In classic Boston slang, a "bubbla" refers to a water fountain. You can find them all over the Boston Commons.
Beer
Public fountain
Party
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A carriage is where you put your:
Towels
Family
Groceries
What many Americans call a shopping cart, some Bostonians call a carriage. You wheel them around the grocery store.
Travel necessities
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When you have "dungies" on, what are you wearing?
A t-shirt
Sunglasses
A hat
Blue Jeans
"Dungies" refer to blue jeans. "Dungahs" also can. It comes from "dungarees."
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What is a "Frappe"?
A milkshake
What most Americans call a milkshake or a malted, Bostonians call a "Frappe." Remember that the "e" is silent.
A cocktail
A soda
A beer
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"Jimmies" go on what?
Pasta
Fries
Waffles
Ice cream
In Boston, you get "jimmies" on your ice cream. In some other places, people call them sprinkles.
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If something is "mint," it is:
Bad
Weird
Excellent
To call something "mint" is to compliment it highly. This is classic Boston slang.
Outdated
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Someone who is "soft" is:
Sexy
Dumb
Successful
Crazy
The word "soft" can be used to describe someone bold, crazy or particularly daring. You might say it to someone who you think has done something particularly out there.
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If a Bostonian tells you to "take a Dudley" they are telling you to do what?
Get lost
If a Bostonian tells you to "take a Dudley," you better beat it. Get out of there.
Sit up straight
Have a drink
Get some rest
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In Boston, what is "The T"?
Gossip
The subway system
In Boston, you will often hear the subway system referred to as "The T." Its full name is the MBTA or Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
The weekend
Lunch
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"Cabbage Night" refers to:
Easter
The night before Halloween
What is referred to as Mischief Night throughout most of the US is also called "Cabbage Night" in Boston. This is becuse throwing cabbages and eggs at houses was a popular prank.
Christmas
Thanksgiving
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"Tonic" refers to:
Medicine
Soda
In Boston, "tonic" is slang for all kinds of soda. In some stores, you can find signs for the "tonic" and "diet tonic" aisles.
Whiskey
Anger
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If something is a "wicked pissa" it's _______.
Too cool
This is used to describe something that's amazingly cool. It's one of the most famous Boston slang phrases.
Boring
Vintage
Cheap
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"Gravy" refers to what in Boston?
Sugar
Money
Tomato sauce
This slang word refers to tomato sauce. It is usually only used by older people in East Boston.
Ice cream
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Someone who is a "tookie" is dating a:
dumb person
freeloader
younger person
This Boston slang is used to describe someone dating someone much younger than them. This could be a 5- to 10-year age gap or more.
rich older man
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The "cella" is the:
Basement
According to Boston slang, it's not a basement. It's a "cella."
Attic
Lawn
Porch
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If you call someone a "skeezah" you are:
Complimenting them
Insulting them
Bostonians love their insulting slang. "Skeezah" is a derogatory word for a drug addict.
Correcting Them
Being affectionate
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"Dunkies" refers to what?
Dunkin' Donuts
In Boston, this nationwide coffee chain is referred to as "Dunkies" or "Dunks." It was actually founded outside Boston.
Any coffeeshop
Cookies
Idiots
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What are "badadoes"?
Potatoes
This is how some in Boston pronounce "potatoes." It's that famous Boston accent at work.
Bad kids
Rotten eggs
Shoes
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What is a "Rippah"?
A car accident
A misfortune
An award
A party
This can refer to a kegger. It can also refer to any kind of huge party that promises to be a blast.
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What do you buy at the "packie"?
Furniture
Liquor
"Packie" is Boston slang for a liquor store. Someone might stop at the "packie" on the way to a dinner party.
Electronics
Clothes
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What is a "grindah"?
Knife
Sandwich
You may call it a sub, hero, grinder or hoagie, but many in Boston call them "grindahs." This can also refer to non-hoagie sandwiches as well.
Car
Piano
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What does "clickah" mean?
Radio
Hair dryer
TV remote
While it's common to refer to a TV remote as a "clicker," it's only a "clickah" in one place. That place is Boston.
Dog
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"The Hub" refers to:
Boston
This slang word for Boston dates back to the 19th century. It is important to refer to it to Bostonians as "The Hub" and never as "Beantown."
America
Space
New York City
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To "rag" is to do what?
Exaggerate
Someone who is "ragging" is wildly exaggerating their story. This comes from "ragtime."
Fight
Insult
Scream
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What is a "bankin"?
A small hillside
A riverbank
A bank account
1 and 2
"Bankin" can refer to either a riverbank or a small hill. People can gather there.
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If someone is a "scootch" they are:
Attractive
Wealthy
Annoying
This word for annoying people comes from the Italian word "scocciare" which roughly translates to "to bother." It's usually pronounced "scutch."
Old
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What does "Yaww" mean?
Yes
This word is a combination of "Yes" and "Yay." It was popular during the 1970s.
No
Pickles
A smile
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You Got:
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