Can You Decipher Northwestern Slang?

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What exactly is "Muzak?"
A famous coffee shop.
A company specializing in elevator music.
Anyone from Oregon.

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If someone is a "yuppie" they are _____.
Coffee snobs.
Well paid young professionals.
Kayak enthusiasts.

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If someone calls you a "communist" in the Northwest, then....
You're a member of the WA democratic party.
You're a spy for Russia.
You're not well versed in politics.

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If you're drinking "hooch" what are you drinking?
High test alcohol.
Liquor mixed with beer.
Lemonade.

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If something is very "spendy" in the Northwest, then it is...
A bargain.
Too expensive.
A bit cheap.

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An "ecotopia" is ________.
Someone whose head is in the clouds.
An ecofriendly community.
An ecofriendly bus.

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Middle school or high school students in the Pacific Northwest sometimes attend a ____ dance.
Father Daughter
Sadie Hawkins
Tolo

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What does "hella" mean?
Very
Cool
Average

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If something is "seet," then it is...
Awesome.
Awful.
Bitter.

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A "potlach" is just a different way of saying ________.
Campfire
Big meal
Get together

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If something is "green" then it is ________.
A bit on the ill side.
Eco-friendly.
Expensive.

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"CyberPunk" is a genre of what?
Guitar music
Science fiction
Jazz
It doesn't seem like you've spent much time in the Northwest, because these 12 slang words threw you for a loop! Don't worry, figuring out the hella complicated slang of this region isn't for the faint of heart. After all, new words almost seem to be created daily!

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When it comes to the Northwest, your slang knowledge is off the charts! It's obvious that you know the slang and language of this region like only someone who lives there actually can. You know what's spendy, what's hella good, and where to find the best eco-friendly coffee chains!

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You're practically a Northwest slang expert! It's obvious that you know the slang of this region better than the rest. From words used by local hippies to words that have stood the test of time, you understand the language of this area like only a local native can!

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The Northwest is known for being pretty creative and unique, especially when it comes to slang? Can you decipher slang from this region of the US? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
1
What exactly is "Muzak?"
A famous coffee shop.
A company specializing in elevator music.
Anyone from Oregon.
2
If someone is a "yuppie" they are _____.
Coffee snobs.
Well paid young professionals.
Kayak enthusiasts.
3
If someone calls you a "communist" in the Northwest, then....
You're a member of the WA democratic party.
You're a spy for Russia.
You're not well versed in politics.
4
If you're drinking "hooch" what are you drinking?
High test alcohol.
Liquor mixed with beer.
Lemonade.
5
If something is very "spendy" in the Northwest, then it is...
A bargain.
Too expensive.
A bit cheap.
6
An "ecotopia" is ________.
Someone whose head is in the clouds.
An ecofriendly community.
An ecofriendly bus.
7
Middle school or high school students in the Pacific Northwest sometimes attend a ____ dance.
Father Daughter
Sadie Hawkins
Tolo
8
What does "hella" mean?
Very
Cool
Average
9
If something is "seet," then it is...
Awesome.
Awful.
Bitter.
10
A "potlach" is just a different way of saying ________.
Campfire
Big meal
Get together
11
If something is "green" then it is ________.
A bit on the ill side.
Eco-friendly.
Expensive.
12
"CyberPunk" is a genre of what?
Guitar music
Science fiction
Jazz