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(16,095 posts)Water fountain- bubbler, pronounced "bubblah"
Submarine Sandwich- grinder
Turn signal - blinker, or in Boston "blinkah"
Liquor Store- Packie, short for Package Store.
Making a U-turn - Bang a U-ey"
Dunks - A nickname for Dunkin' Donuts
Frappe - athick milkshake made with milk, flavored syrup, and ice cream
Fluffernutter - A sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme
Masshole - A derogatory term for a Massachusetts resident
Parlor - A Boston living room, pronounced "pahlah"
Pisser - A term used to describe something awesome, especially when paired with "wicked"
Wicked - A term used in place of "really
Soda - tonic
Clicker" - a remote control, "clickah"
"Dolla drafts" cheap beer, like happy hour
"Hosie" which is a way to call dibs on something
"I could care less"
"In Town"
"Jimmies" which are chocolate sprinkles
"Nor'easter" a winter storm
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