Can You Decipher Arizona Slang?

Do you think you can accurately decipher the slang of this western state? Take these 12 questions and discover if you're an Arizona slang whiz!
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If someone tells you to "bear down" in Arizona, what are they reciting....
The classic method of bear avoidance
The University of Arizona motto
Arizona cop slang

Question 2/12

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What does a "chimi" refer to in Arizona?
A chimichanga
A chimney sweep
A clay oven

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What does the slang term "Chizhii" refer to?
Being a bit on the chilly side
Rough dry skin
The feeling after you eat chili

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If you're going to "flag" where are you going?
To the Grand Canyon
To Flagstaff
To a flag raising ceremony

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What does the Arizona term "Gila" mean?
Salty river
Old people
Aggressive people

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If you're eating a "pinon" in Arizona what are you eating?
A pine nut
A hazelnut
A peanut

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The term "saguaro" refers to what...
A type of cactus
A type of bean
A type of rice

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What are "snowbirds?"
Individuals who stay in Arizona during the winter
A type of birds that migrate to Arizona in the winter months
Individuals who leave Arizona during the winter

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What is a "swamp cooler?"
A cooler that floats
An evaporative cooler
A cooler for just beer

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If you're on the "camino" what are you on?
A road
A wagon
A plane

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What do Arizonans refer to as a "kiva?"
A chimney
An adobe bread oven
A small bee hive shaped fireplace

Question 12/12

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If you're standing in a "puerta" what are you standing in?
A doorway
An office
A bedroom
Based on the results of this quiz you're a bit Arizona slang slow! While you may have a very basic understanding of Arizona slang, you're a bit far off from knowing the vernacular like a true citizen of this western state.

C+, Arizona Slang Slow

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz you are truly Arizona slang slamming! You have an understanding of Arizona that very few people possess. You know the language of this state better than most!

B+, Arizona Slang Slamming

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Based on the results of this quiz you are truly Arizona slang amazing! Go ahead and give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. You know the language of this state way better than the average American. Well done!

A+, Arizona Slang Amazing

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1
If someone tells you to "bear down" in Arizona, what are they reciting....
The classic method of bear avoidance
The University of Arizona motto
Arizona cop slang
2
What does a "chimi" refer to in Arizona?
A chimichanga
A chimney sweep
A clay oven
3
What does the slang term "Chizhii" refer to?
Being a bit on the chilly side
Rough dry skin
The feeling after you eat chili
4
If you're going to "flag" where are you going?
To the Grand Canyon
To Flagstaff
To a flag raising ceremony
5
What does the Arizona term "Gila" mean?
Salty river
Old people
Aggressive people
6
If you're eating a "pinon" in Arizona what are you eating?
A pine nut
A hazelnut
A peanut
7
The term "saguaro" refers to what...
A type of cactus
A type of bean
A type of rice
8
What are "snowbirds?"
Individuals who stay in Arizona during the winter
A type of birds that migrate to Arizona in the winter months
Individuals who leave Arizona during the winter
9
What is a "swamp cooler?"
A cooler that floats
An evaporative cooler
A cooler for just beer
10
If you're on the "camino" what are you on?
A road
A wagon
A plane
11
What do Arizonans refer to as a "kiva?"
A chimney
An adobe bread oven
A small bee hive shaped fireplace
12
If you're standing in a "puerta" what are you standing in?
A doorway
An office
A bedroom