Do you think you can decipher the slang of New Mexico? It's time to find out! Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and discover if you really have what it takes to decipher the slang of this state!
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If you're in New Mexico, what is "Duke City?"
A name for Albuquerque
A prestigious private school
A grocery store chain
Question 2/10
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What are "farolitos?"
A type of burrito
A bag filled with sand and tea lights
A type of spider
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If you order something "Christmas style" in New Mexico, what will be on it?
Tomatoes and green peppers
Red and green chile sauce
Cilantro and diced tomatoes
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What is a "ristra?"
The feeling of indigestion
A group of dried chiles
A type of shoe
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What exactly is a "portal" in New Mexico?
A doorway
A window
A covered porch
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What is a "kiva?"
A style of fireplace
A type of baked good
A brand of coffee
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What is "ABQ?"
A New Mexico term for barbecue
An abbreviation of Albuquerque
A baseball team
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What is "Tamalewood?"
New Mexico's version of Hollywood
A famed tamale restaurant
A Nascar race
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If someone is talking about "topes" what are they talking about?
A minor league baseball team
A fictional New Mexico cartoon character
The nuclear test stie
Question 10/10
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What is "The Pit" in New Mexico?
A famous basketball arena
A special sauce
A famed barbecue restaurant
While you might not be a New Mexico slang expert just yet, you know an average amount of the slang terms tossed around in this Southwestern state! In fact, we think you know more than enough to blend in with the locals. Go ahead and pack your bags, it's time for you to spend a few vacation days in this great state!
C+, New Mexico Slang Average
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Right!
You are New Mexico slang magnificent! Not only could you blend in with any locals in New Mexico, but we think you know enough to be made an honorary citizen. While many quiz takers blundered these words, you came through with a win!
B+, New Mexico Slang Magnificent
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You are a New Mexico slang master! Few people know the slang of this Southwestern state as well as you do. It's obvious that you are highly cultured and well rounded, taking a deep interest in the nuanced habits of states you don't even live in. We think this qualifies you for honorary citizen status!
A+, New Mexico Slang Master
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Right!
1
If you're in New Mexico, what is "Duke City?"
A name for Albuquerque
A prestigious private school
A grocery store chain
2
What are "farolitos?"
A type of burrito
A bag filled with sand and tea lights
A type of spider
3
If you order something "Christmas style" in New Mexico, what will be on it?
Tomatoes and green peppers
Red and green chile sauce
Cilantro and diced tomatoes
4
What is a "ristra?"
The feeling of indigestion
A group of dried chiles
A type of shoe
5
What exactly is a "portal" in New Mexico?
A doorway
A window
A covered porch
6
What is a "kiva?"
A style of fireplace
A type of baked good
A brand of coffee
7
What is "ABQ?"
A New Mexico term for barbecue
An abbreviation of Albuquerque
A baseball team
8
What is "Tamalewood?"
New Mexico's version of Hollywood
A famed tamale restaurant
A Nascar race
9
If someone is talking about "topes" what are they talking about?
A minor league baseball team
A fictional New Mexico cartoon character
The nuclear test stie
10
What is "The Pit" in New Mexico?
A famous basketball arena
A special sauce
A famed barbecue restaurant
