Boston slang
Boston slang consists of words and phrases of slang originating from Boston. Though most often used in Boston, the slang can also be heard in other cities of Massachusetts, though not always as frequently. Some terms are less commonly heard outside of the Boston area than others.
Slang terms
Bbang - to make a left turn; sometimes used interchangably with hangbazo - a drunkard; used mostly in South BostonBeantown - BostonBrahmin - Boston Brahminbubbler - drinking fountain C The Cape - Cape Codchowdahead - stupid personcleaser - dry cleaner; used more often in the names of dry cleaning shops than in actual speechThe Combat Zone - the red light district of Boston that used to exist between Downtown Crossing and ChinatownThe Common - Boston CommonCow Hampshire - derogatory term for New HampshireCurse of the Bambino - see article F frappe - a milkshake; the term milkshake has a separate use (see below) G grinder - submarine sandwich; see also spuckie H hang - to make a right turn; sometimes used interchangably with bangThe Hub - Boston; shortened from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr's phrase The Hub of the Universe J jimmes - sprinkles M milkshake - milk mixed with flavored syrup; differs from frappe by not including ice cream N "No suh!" - "No way!" P packie - liquor storeThe Pike - the Massachusetts TurnpikeP-town - Provincetown, Massachusetts S Southie - South Bostonspuckie - submarine sandwich; see also grinder T The T - the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; also used for the subway run by ittonic - soft drinktownie - a person from the suburbs; also used in reference to someone from Charlestown, Massachusetts V The Vineyard - Martha's Vineyard W wicked - very
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