Can You Decipher Massachusetts Slang?

More than any other state, Massachusetts has a language that is all its own! Do you think you can decipher the wicked awesome slang of Massachusetts? It's time to put your slang knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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What is a "U-ie?"
A U-turn
A reverse selfie
Someone who attends U-Mass

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What is a packie?
A liquor store
A bar that's always packed
A Celtics fan

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Ordering a "regular" coffee typically gets you what?
Coffee with cream and sugar
Decaf coffee
Black coffee

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What is the Green Monster?
A mountain in the Berkshires
A wall at Fenway Park
A derogatory but accurate nickname for Vermont

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What is the Pike?
A highway
A fish
A spear like weapon

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What is a bubbler?
A seafood hot pot
A water fountain
A hot tub

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What is a frappe?
An iced coffee
A milkshake
A cocktail

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What is a grinder?
A jackhammer
A dentist
A sandwich

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What is a barrel?
A trash can
A shopping cart
A tunnel

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What is a Barney?
A student of Harvard
A cop
A snitch

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What are docksiders?
Fishermen
Boat shoes
Tourists

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What is a rotary?
A phone
A roundabout
A salesman
Uh-oh, this quiz revealed that your knowledge on Massachusetts slang is still a little sloppy at best. Though you might not have a wicked good handle on the slang of this state, you’ve still proven yourself to be a true maverick who isn’t afraid to take a risk! We think that you’ll be talking the talk in no time!

C+, Slang Sloppy

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Right!
Whoa, wicked awesome! This quiz revealed that you’re totally slang savvy when it comes to the state of Massachusetts. It’s obvious that you can walk the walk and talk the talk when it comes to the unique slang of this state. Could you be anymore awesome?

B+, Slang Savvy

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Right!
You’re a true Massachusetts slang superstar! Go ahead and polish up that Boston accent, because you could truly mingle with the locals in this state. With a wicked good handle on Massachusetts slang, it’s clear that you can talk the talk no matter which town you find yourself in. Now go to your nearest packie and get some champagne to celebrate!

A+, Slang Superstar

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Right!
1
What is a "U-ie?"
A U-turn
A reverse selfie
Someone who attends U-Mass
2
What is a packie?
A liquor store
A bar that's always packed
A Celtics fan
3
Ordering a "regular" coffee typically gets you what?
Coffee with cream and sugar
Decaf coffee
Black coffee
4
What is the Green Monster?
A mountain in the Berkshires
A wall at Fenway Park
A derogatory but accurate nickname for Vermont
5
What is the Pike?
A highway
A fish
A spear like weapon
6
What is a bubbler?
A seafood hot pot
A water fountain
A hot tub
7
What is a frappe?
An iced coffee
A milkshake
A cocktail
8
What is a grinder?
A jackhammer
A dentist
A sandwich
9
What is a barrel?
A trash can
A shopping cart
A tunnel
10
What is a Barney?
A student of Harvard
A cop
A snitch
11
What are docksiders?
Fishermen
Boat shoes
Tourists
12
What is a rotary?
A phone
A roundabout
A salesman