Mainers have a language that's all their own, but do you really think you can decipher Maine slang with ease? It's time to find out! Take these 12 tricky slang questions and discover if you could talk the talk in Maine!
Question 1/12
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If someone lives down the road "apiece" how far away do they live?
Right down the road.
An undetermined distance.
Next door.
Question 2/12
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What does "ayuh" mean?
You bet.
No way.
As if.
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If you're going to "Bean's" where are you going?
A famous local diner.
To L.L. Bean
On a mountain hike
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If you're eating a "bug" in Maine, what are you eating?
A lobster
A mosquito
A scallop
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If someone yells "chout" what should you do?
Order chowder
Watch out
Shut up
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What is a "crittah?"
A nuisance
Any furry animal
A bug
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If someone is "cunnin'" then they are....
Smart
Cute
Confident
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If you're going "down cellar" where are you going?
Downstairs
In the basement
Outside
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If someone is from "far away" where are they from?
Southern Maine
Anywhere outside of Maine
The west coast
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If someone is "gawmy" then they are...
Taller than average
Very graceful
Awkward or clumsy
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If something is "honkin'" then it is...
Loud
Wicked big
Pretty weird
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What is a "prayer handle?"
A knee
A bible
A hand
Unfortunately, this was more of a Maine slang misfire than a victory! You know a few words of Maine slang but you certainly won't be keeping up in conversation with a true Mainer just yet! Don't worry, there's still plenty of time to learn the ropes!
C+, Maine Slang Misfire
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you have an average knowledge of Maine slang! Sure, you might not be the world's foremost expert on Maine slang but you know the word's of this state like few people outside of it's boundaries actually can. You're language savvy and culturally astute! We reckon you'll know Maine slang like an expert any day now!
B+, Maine Slang Average
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Right!
You area total Maine slang marvel! Sure, anyone can claim to know Maine slang as well as a true Mainer, but few people can talk the talk of this state quite as well as you. It's obvious that you either live in Maine or pass through this state on a regular basis. You know the language, culture, and terms of Maine like only an expert actually can. Go ahead and brag, you've earned it!
A+, Maine Slang Marvel
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Right!
1
If someone lives down the road "apiece" how far away do they live?
Right down the road.
An undetermined distance.
Next door.
2
What does "ayuh" mean?
You bet.
No way.
As if.
3
If you're going to "Bean's" where are you going?
A famous local diner.
To L.L. Bean
On a mountain hike
4
If you're eating a "bug" in Maine, what are you eating?
A lobster
A mosquito
A scallop
5
If someone yells "chout" what should you do?
Order chowder
Watch out
Shut up
6
What is a "crittah?"
A nuisance
Any furry animal
A bug
7
If someone is "cunnin'" then they are....
Smart
Cute
Confident
8
If you're going "down cellar" where are you going?
Downstairs
In the basement
Outside
9
If someone is from "far away" where are they from?
Southern Maine
Anywhere outside of Maine
The west coast
10
If someone is "gawmy" then they are...
Taller than average
Very graceful
Awkward or clumsy
11
If something is "honkin'" then it is...
Loud
Wicked big
Pretty weird
12
What is a "prayer handle?"
A knee
A bible
A hand
