Can You Decipher Washington Slang?

The slang of Washington is as unique and diverse as the people who call this state home. Do you think you have what it takes to decipher the slang of Washington? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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If someone in Washington exclaims, “Fill me up with leaded” what do they want?
Gasoline
Coffee
Food

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If something is "filthy" in Washington, then it is...
Very good
Very dirty
A little weird

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If the weather is calling for "liquid sunshine" what should you expect?
Snow
Rain
Sun

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What is the "Seattle tuxedo?"
Flannel shirt and jeans
A tucked in shirt and chinos
A suit coat and jeans

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What is a "geezer bar?"
Any bar where the clientele is over 60
A bar that has existed for more than 50 years
A bar that only serves domestic beer

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Who would qualify as a "microserf" in Washington?
Anyone interested in politics
Employees of Microsoft
Anyone who takes the ferry

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What is the "Seattle freeze?"
The first day of winter
A tendency to freeze out strangers
A type of coffee

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What is "summer" in Washington?
July and August
June, July, and August
July

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What is "suicide alley" in Washington?
An alley with frequent suicides
The winter months
A music festival

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What's a "Seattlite?"
Anyone from Seattle
Socialites from Seattle
A satellite seen from Seattle

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What does "the mountains are out" mean?
The sun is out
The weather is cloudy
Snow is coming

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Go to the store and grab a "rack of beer" for me?
A bag of ice
A case of beer
A cup of coffee
Much like the weather in this state, this quiz proved to be a bit of a wash out! You may know a few basic Washington slang terms, but for the most part, the language of the Northwest is a bit puzzling to you!

C+, Washington Slang Wash Out

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Right!
Congratulations, you proved that you know your Washington slang almost as well as a true resident! We believe that you could blend in with the locals without fearing the dreadful "Seattle freeze!" You're basically an honorary Washingtonian!

B+, Washington Slang Win

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Right!
When it comes to the slang of Washington, you can certainly talk the talk! Not only do you know Washington slang as well as any local, but it's clear that you've got a great passion for the language of the Northwest. There's no doubt in our minds that you could pass for a resident on any day of the week!

A+, Washington Slang Wonder

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Right!
1
If someone in Washington exclaims, “Fill me up with leaded” what do they want?
Gasoline
Coffee
Food
2
If something is "filthy" in Washington, then it is...
Very good
Very dirty
A little weird
3
If the weather is calling for "liquid sunshine" what should you expect?
Snow
Rain
Sun
4
What is the "Seattle tuxedo?"
Flannel shirt and jeans
A tucked in shirt and chinos
A suit coat and jeans
5
What is a "geezer bar?"
Any bar where the clientele is over 60
A bar that has existed for more than 50 years
A bar that only serves domestic beer
6
Who would qualify as a "microserf" in Washington?
Anyone interested in politics
Employees of Microsoft
Anyone who takes the ferry
7
What is the "Seattle freeze?"
The first day of winter
A tendency to freeze out strangers
A type of coffee
8
What is "summer" in Washington?
July and August
June, July, and August
July
9
What is "suicide alley" in Washington?
An alley with frequent suicides
The winter months
A music festival
10
What's a "Seattlite?"
Anyone from Seattle
Socialites from Seattle
A satellite seen from Seattle
11
What does "the mountains are out" mean?
The sun is out
The weather is cloudy
Snow is coming
12
Go to the store and grab a "rack of beer" for me?
A bag of ice
A case of beer
A cup of coffee