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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How Well Do You Know Boston Slang? Quiz Questions
"Wicked"
Weak
Very
Stupid
"Spa"
A pizza, sandwich, and convenience store all rolled into one
A cool bar to chill out
A comfortable place to get a massage
"Dunks"
Dunkin' Donuts
Boston Celtics NBA team
Basketball court
"Frappe"
Money
Ice cream cone
Milkshake
"Bang"
Quick lunch
U-turn
Chewing gum
"Tonic"
Fruit juice
Soft drink
Alcoholic drink
"Decked"
Drunk
Dress nicely
Sleeping
Jimmies
Candies
Hot dog
Sprinkles for your ice cream
"Gravy"
Tomato sauce
Pumpkin soup
Curry
"The Sox"
Socks
The Boston Red Sox
Punched in the face
"Southie"
South Boston
Someone who likes the cold
Someone who comes from Mexico
"Cruiser"
Cop car
Cool bike
Cool car
"Bagged"
To sleep very soundly
Plastic bag
Arrested
"The Vineyard"
Martha's Vineyard
Police station
PlayStation
"Statee"
State Trooper
State Employees' Credit Union
U.S. Department of State
4 Comments
9 / 15 60% Not bad for an Aussie who`s never been to Boston / the U.S.A.
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You got 9 out of 15!
Great job! You got majority of the questions right! You must have grew up in Boston or you must be a linguist expert!
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