Can You Decipher Pittsburgh Slang?

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What does "yinz" mean in Pittsburgh?
You all
Back off
Get lost

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If you're calling someone a "jagoff," what are you really saying?
They're poor.
They're a moron.
They're preppy.

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What exactly is "chipped ham?"
Ham cut into cubes.
Ham sliced very very thin.
Ham with olives.

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What might you call a carbonated beverage if you're from Pittsburgh?
Coke
Pop
Soda

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If the sidewalk is icy, you might say it's _______ in Pittsburgh.
Messy
Slippy
Slidey

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If your parents ask you to "red up" your room, what are they asking?
For you to clean.
For you to do laundry.
For you to stay in.

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What does "n'at" mean?
And that
No problem
Night

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If your neighbor is "nebby," then they are....
Messy
Nosy
Noisy

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If you're running the "sweeper," what are you doing?
Chasing the street cleaner.
Using a vacuum.
Running errands.

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What is "Sheetz?"
A convenience store.
A department store.
A liquor store.

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What might someone from Pittsburgh call a grocery cart?
A buggy
A grocery car
A wagon

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If someone is talking about the "Stillers," what are they talking about?
Ben Stiller's family
The Steelers
Steel workers
Okay, so you wouldn't be able to keep up with the locals in Pittsburgh just yet! Though you may be familiar with a few of these slang terms, you've still got a lot to learn. Worry not, in taking this quiz, you're even better off than you were before.

C+, Pittsburgh Putz

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Right!
You're Pittsburgh proud! It's obvious that this western PA city holds a special place in your heart. You're fond of Pittsburgh's crazy one way streets, epic foods, and amazing population. You can talk the talk with anyone who calls this city home!

B+, Pittsburgh Proud

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You are Pittsburgh perfect! It's clear that you know the slang of Pittsburgh better than most folks who call this state home. You're keen on how the locals talk, what's hip, and the words that have stood the test of time. No one knows the slang of this city quite as well as you!

A+, Pittsburgh Perfect

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Like every great city Pittsburgh has a language that is all its own! Can you decipher Pittsburgh slang like a true local? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out how much you know!
1
What does "yinz" mean in Pittsburgh?
You all
Back off
Get lost
2
If you're calling someone a "jagoff," what are you really saying?
They're poor.
They're a moron.
They're preppy.
3
What exactly is "chipped ham?"
Ham cut into cubes.
Ham sliced very very thin.
Ham with olives.
4
What might you call a carbonated beverage if you're from Pittsburgh?
Coke
Pop
Soda
5
If the sidewalk is icy, you might say it's _______ in Pittsburgh.
Messy
Slippy
Slidey
6
If your parents ask you to "red up" your room, what are they asking?
For you to clean.
For you to do laundry.
For you to stay in.
7
What does "n'at" mean?
And that
No problem
Night
8
If your neighbor is "nebby," then they are....
Messy
Nosy
Noisy
9
If you're running the "sweeper," what are you doing?
Chasing the street cleaner.
Using a vacuum.
Running errands.
10
What is "Sheetz?"
A convenience store.
A department store.
A liquor store.
11
What might someone from Pittsburgh call a grocery cart?
A buggy
A grocery car
A wagon
12
If someone is talking about the "Stillers," what are they talking about?
Ben Stiller's family
The Steelers
Steel workers