How Pennsylvanian are you? Think you know the meaning of these slang words unique to the Keystone State? Take this quiz to find out!
Question 1/12
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What does it mean to "red" something?
To move it out of the way.
To clean it up.
To throw it away.
To write it down.
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What does the word "wooder" mean?
Wine
Wood
Water
"Who's there?"
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What does it mean if it's "spritzin"?
Moving really fast.
Raining.
Snowing.
It's out of control.
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If you are eating scrapple, you are having...
Mashed potatoes with cheese.
Turkey covered in gravy.
A mix of stewed vegetables.
Left-over pork mixed with cornbread.
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What is a "crick"?
A small stream.
A tree stump.
A jagged rock.
A hiking trail.
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What is a "buggy"?
A truck.
A car.
A shopping cart.
A toy wagon.
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What is the word "yinz" used for?
To refer to a shady part of town.
It's the name of a type of sandwich.
Nothing. It's a nonsense word.
To refer to a group of people.
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What does it mean if someone says "Gesundheit"?
"Excuse me."
"Bless you."
"Grace." (Before eating a meal)
"You're welcome."
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If someone is going to a "State Store", what are they most likely going to purchase?
Beer
General merchandise
Cigarettes
Clothing
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What is a "dower"?
A dollar bill.
A negative person.
A person who lives downtown.
A shower.
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If a person is "nebby" they are what?
Annoying.
Vulgar.
Nosy.
Up to no good.
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What are "jaggers"?
Thorns
Joggers
Jeans
Knives
Your result indicates that you've never been anywhere near the Keystone State and don;t know a lick of either Pittsburghese or Pennsylvania Dutch.
C+, Not From Pennsylvania, Are You?
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Maybe you've been to Philly or Pittsburgh a few times or have relatives who live in the area. Point is, the unique dialects of Pennsylvania are not completely lost on you.
B+, You're Okay!
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You're Pennsylvanian through and through. You possess an excellent grasp of the local dialects and have no problem finding your way around town.
A+, You're A True Stillers Fan
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1
What does it mean to "red" something?
To move it out of the way.
To clean it up.
To throw it away.
To write it down.
2
What does the word "wooder" mean?
Wine
Wood
Water
"Who's there?"
3
What does it mean if it's "spritzin"?
Moving really fast.
Raining.
Snowing.
It's out of control.
4
If you are eating scrapple, you are having...
Mashed potatoes with cheese.
Turkey covered in gravy.
A mix of stewed vegetables.
Left-over pork mixed with cornbread.
5
What is a "crick"?
A small stream.
A tree stump.
A jagged rock.
A hiking trail.
6
What is a "buggy"?
A truck.
A car.
A shopping cart.
A toy wagon.
7
What is the word "yinz" used for?
To refer to a shady part of town.
It's the name of a type of sandwich.
Nothing. It's a nonsense word.
To refer to a group of people.
8
What does it mean if someone says "Gesundheit"?
"Excuse me."
"Bless you."
"Grace." (Before eating a meal)
"You're welcome."
9
If someone is going to a "State Store", what are they most likely going to purchase?
Beer
General merchandise
Cigarettes
Clothing
10
What is a "dower"?
A dollar bill.
A negative person.
A person who lives downtown.
A shower.
11
If a person is "nebby" they are what?
Annoying.
Vulgar.
Nosy.
Up to no good.
12
What are "jaggers"?
Thorns
Joggers
Jeans
Knives
