You may think you could keep pace with a true Philadelphian, but how well do you really know your Philly slang? Could you blend in with the locals on this quiz? Take these 12 questions and find out!
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What is "bet?"
A gamble on a sports game
An affirmation of understanding
A type of beef
Question 2/12
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If someone is "bougie" then they are....
Stuck up
Blue collar
A Mets fan
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If someone is "drawlin'" then they are....
Skipping work or school
Very drunk
Acting out of character
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If you want "gravy" on something in Philly, what do you want?
Gravy, obviously!
Tomato sauce
Maple syrup
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If you want some "jimmies" on your ice cream, what do you want?
Peanuts
Whipped cream
Sprinkles
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What does it mean to "keep it a bean?"
Keep it on the up and up
Keep it a secret
Keep it real
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If someone is "no pickz" then they are....
Prepared to fight anyone
An adventurous eater
From out of state
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If something is an "ocky" then it is a...
Knock off
Original
Bargain
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Who is an "old head?"
A school principal
An older respected adult
A big wig
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To put someone on "front street" is to....
Pick them up
Drop them off
Embarrass them
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If someone is "salty" then they are....
Sunburned
Drunk
Upset
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What is a "trizzy?"
A beer
An ID card
A Septa pass
Okay, so you don't know your Philly slang very well just yet! Obviously, you need to spend a bit more time in the City of Brotherly Love. Sure, you might love a good cheesesteak every now and then, but that's about as far as your knowledge on Philly culture goes!
C+, Philadelphia Slang Simple
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You're a total savage when it comes to Philly slang! Don't worry, that's a good thing! You know the slang terms and culture of this city as only a true Pennsylvanian can. Sure, you might not know everything that a local Philadelphian would know, but you can definitely hold your own.
B+, Philly Slang Savage
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You have a superior knowledge of Philly slang! When it comes to the City of Brotherly Love, few people know the language and culture as well as you do. It's clear that you call this great city home and definitely have a clear preference when it comes to the best cheesesteaks. Go you!
A+, Philly Slang Superior
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1
What is "bet?"
A gamble on a sports game
An affirmation of understanding
A type of beef
2
If someone is "bougie" then they are....
Stuck up
Blue collar
A Mets fan
3
If someone is "drawlin'" then they are....
Skipping work or school
Very drunk
Acting out of character
4
If you want "gravy" on something in Philly, what do you want?
Gravy, obviously!
Tomato sauce
Maple syrup
5
If you want some "jimmies" on your ice cream, what do you want?
Peanuts
Whipped cream
Sprinkles
6
What does it mean to "keep it a bean?"
Keep it on the up and up
Keep it a secret
Keep it real
7
If someone is "no pickz" then they are....
Prepared to fight anyone
An adventurous eater
From out of state
8
If something is an "ocky" then it is a...
Knock off
Original
Bargain
9
Who is an "old head?"
A school principal
An older respected adult
A big wig
10
To put someone on "front street" is to....
Pick them up
Drop them off
Embarrass them
11
If someone is "salty" then they are....
Sunburned
Drunk
Upset
12
What is a "trizzy?"
A beer
An ID card
A Septa pass
