Can You Decipher New York Slang?

Out of all the states in the US, New York is well known for its famous slang! The question is: can you actually decipher New York slang like a true New Yorker? It's time to put your knowledge of New York slang terms to the ultimate test!
START THE QUIZ!

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If someone in New York asks you to check out their new "whip," what do they want you to see?
Their new whip
Their new hat
Their new car

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If you get a "schmear" on your New York bagel, how much cream cheese are you putting on?
A little
A lot
None

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If someone is "schvitzing" in New York, what are they doing?
Crying
Panicking
Sweating

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If someone looks "thirsty" in New York, then they likely look...
Tired
Desperate
Put together

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If someone wants to "take it there," what do they want to do?
Go someplace new
Take out trash
Fight

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If you hear a New Yorker referring to the "gunks" what are they referring to?
Downtown
A mountain range
Queens

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When someone refers to something as "Texas hot" what are they referring to?
Buffalo wings
Hot dogs
Pizza

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Who is the "piano man" in New York?
A man who plays piano in Central Park
Elton John
Billy Joel

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If someone is referring to "the city" in New York, which city are they talking about?
Buffalo
New York
Syracuse

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What is a "bodega?"
A food cart
A small grocery store
A flower shop

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If someone is talking about "pie" what are they referring to?
Pie
Pizza
Casserole

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If you're "grilling" in New York, what are you doing?
Cooking food
Staring
Drinking heavily
This quiz revealed that you're a New York slang newbie! While you may know a few slang terms from this great Northeastern state, many left you scratching your head in wonder. Fret not, you gave this quiz your all and proved that you're a truly formidable quiz taker!

C+, New York Slang Newbie

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you are New York slang knowledgable! Do you know your slang as well as a native? Not just yet, but you're well on your way! You're almost as well versed in the slang terms of this state as a true citizen. Almost there, don't give up!

B+, New York Slang Knowledgable

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're a New York slang expert! You know the language and slang of this state as well as a true native. You could easily blend into this state with total ease. Go ahead and pack your bags, you could certainly head to New York at any time!

A+, New York Slang Expert

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Right!
1
If someone in New York asks you to check out their new "whip," what do they want you to see?
Their new whip
Their new hat
Their new car
2
If you get a "schmear" on your New York bagel, how much cream cheese are you putting on?
A little
A lot
None
3
If someone is "schvitzing" in New York, what are they doing?
Crying
Panicking
Sweating
4
If someone looks "thirsty" in New York, then they likely look...
Tired
Desperate
Put together
5
If someone wants to "take it there," what do they want to do?
Go someplace new
Take out trash
Fight
6
If you hear a New Yorker referring to the "gunks" what are they referring to?
Downtown
A mountain range
Queens
7
When someone refers to something as "Texas hot" what are they referring to?
Buffalo wings
Hot dogs
Pizza
8
Who is the "piano man" in New York?
A man who plays piano in Central Park
Elton John
Billy Joel
9
If someone is referring to "the city" in New York, which city are they talking about?
Buffalo
New York
Syracuse
10
What is a "bodega?"
A food cart
A small grocery store
A flower shop
11
If someone is talking about "pie" what are they referring to?
Pie
Pizza
Casserole
12
If you're "grilling" in New York, what are you doing?
Cooking food
Staring
Drinking heavily