Can You Name These Objects with Regional Slang?
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So you’ve traveled across the U.S. and you’re sure that no matter where you go, you can fit right in with the locals. You can put on that Texas twang or throw down a California “hella” when the situation calls for it.
But talking like the locals is a little tougher than just putting on an aShow More
So you’ve traveled across the U.S. and you’re sure that no matter where you go, you can fit right in with the locals. You can put on that Texas twang or throw down a California “hella” when the situation calls for it.
But talking like the locals is a little tougher than just putting on an accent. There’s a whole lexicon that lives in each corner of the United States, and even everyday objects end up with unexpected names. Even the very food we eat can be called by vastly different names based on where you’re eating it.
Of course, a rose by any other name smells just as sweet…but it’s still nice to know what everyone’s talking about. Take our regional slang trivia quiz and find out if you’ll be able to make yourself understood across these great United States or if you’ll be left lost and confused when someone breaks out the word “hotdish.”
If you're feeling thirsty in Massachusetts or Wisconsin, what might you drink out of?
- A quencher
- A filter
- A splasher
- A bubbler
In New England, people use the phrase "dropped egg" to mean what?
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They probably don't get used much anymore, but Alabamians have a specific word for a "slingshot." What is it?
- Slip
- Flip
- Slap
- Flap
In Iowa, you don't play this sport, you play kittenball.
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Diddledees is a delightful word for pine needles. Where does it come from?
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Maryland
You probably know what a sewing needle is. But for those in Michigan it means something a little bit different. What does a Michigonian mean when they say sewing needle?
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Centipede
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Which of these words means a thick, icy fog to those in Nevada?
- Bugatik
- Pogonip
- Nipafin
- Riponot
Which of these words is NOT a colloquial word for some kind of food?
- Crawm
- Limpa
- Dope
- Cho-cho
- Spiedie
If you call someone a soapstick, what are you implying?
- They’re bland or boring.
- They’re squeaky clean and pure.
- They’re unintelligent.
- They’re slippery or sly.
It's made of ice cream and milk. You might call it a milkshake. What would they call it in Rhode Island?
- A mantel
- A dresser
- A chiffarobe
- A cabinet
What the heck is a grinder?
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What is The Devil's Strip?
- The grass between the road and the sidewalk
- Something…ahem…inappropriate
- The Vegas strip
- The middle stripe of toothpaste
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