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Boston slang consists of words and phrases of slang originating from and commonly used in Boston, Massachusetts. Though most often used in Boston, the slang can also be heard in other cities of Massachusetts or even other New England states, though not always as frequently.
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9 Comments
14/15. Good for once bit of luck for 1st time in ages, know nowt about Boston never been to States, good guessing . Bugs me cant recall one got wrong, still had call in middle of quiz sick of. Calls wish they all go away need peace but good really know they trying to help me
I got 11 out of 15 – 73%
Great job! You got a majority of the questions right! You must have grown up in Boston or you must be a linguist expert!
I`m getting better, being done by an Aussie whose never been to the U.S.A.
3 / 10 / 25
I got 12 out of 15!
Great job! You got a majority of the questions right! You must have grown up in Boston or you must be a linguist expert!
I got 15 out of 15!
Great job! You got a majority of the questions right! You must have grown up in Boston or you must be a linguist expert!
15/15, baby! Thatโs whatโs up! I got them all right and it said I got MOST of them right. Might want to fix that there, killah!
Haha, love the energy! ๐ And you’re totally rightโI think we weren’t expecting anyone to get a perfect score. Thanks for the heads-up! ๐ฏ
9 / 15 60% Not bad for an Aussie who`s never been to Boston / the U.S.A.
9/15
You got 9 out of 15!
Great job! You got a majority of the questions right! You must have grown up in Boston or you must be a linguist expert!
10/15