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What do New Yorkers refer to as "flying rats?"
Pigeons
Sewer rats
Helicopters
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If someone in New York is "mad chill" then they are....
Very chill
Sort of chill
Not chill at all
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To "schlep" something is to...
Recycle it
Carry it somewhere
Throw it away
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Who might be referred to as "bridge and tunnel?"
People from outside NYC
Anyone who rides the subway
Bankers
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If someone is talking about "the six" they are likely speaking of...
The New York Yankees
The Subway
A famous restaurant
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If you live in a "walkup" then you live in a building with...
No doorman
No elevator
No front desk
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If someone asks you for a "bogey" what do they want?
A dollar
A tissue
A cigarette
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If someone orders a "coffee, regular" what do they want?
Black coffee
Coffee with milk and sugar
Coffee with just milk
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If someone is carrying a "biscuit" what do they have?
A tiny dog
A gun
A grocery bag
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If you're visiting a "bodega" where are you?
A convenience store
A street cart
A yoga studio
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What is "Johnny Pump?"
A firefighter
A fire hydrant
A plumber
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Which is referred to as "the island?"
Staten Island
Long Island
Rikers Island
Unfortunately, you seem to be a bit of a New York phrase novice! Though you may know a few New York phrases, you aren't going to talk the talk with a true New Yorker anytime soon. Maybe a trip to New York is in order!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are New York phrase fantastic! It's obvious that you've spent a great deal of time in the Big Apple! You know the lingo and the phrases like only a native New Yorker really can. Go ahead and brag a little, you've certainly earned it!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total New York phrase ace! Few individuals know the lingo and phrases of New York quite as well as you do. No matter what borough you find yourself in, you'll always know what the locals are saying! Could you be any more impressive? We think not!
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So you think you know your New York phrases as well as a true city slicker? It's time to find out! Take these 12 quiz questions and discover if you really know your New York lingo like you think you do!
1
What do New Yorkers refer to as "flying rats?"
Pigeons
Sewer rats
Helicopters
2
If someone in New York is "mad chill" then they are....
Very chill
Sort of chill
Not chill at all
3
To "schlep" something is to...
Recycle it
Carry it somewhere
Throw it away
4
Who might be referred to as "bridge and tunnel?"
People from outside NYC
Anyone who rides the subway
Bankers
5
If someone is talking about "the six" they are likely speaking of...
The New York Yankees
The Subway
A famous restaurant
6
If you live in a "walkup" then you live in a building with...
No doorman
No elevator
No front desk
7
If someone asks you for a "bogey" what do they want?
A dollar
A tissue
A cigarette
8
If someone orders a "coffee, regular" what do they want?
Black coffee
Coffee with milk and sugar
Coffee with just milk
9
If someone is carrying a "biscuit" what do they have?
A tiny dog
A gun
A grocery bag
10
If you're visiting a "bodega" where are you?
A convenience store
A street cart
A yoga studio
11
What is "Johnny Pump?"
A firefighter
A fire hydrant
A plumber
12
Which is referred to as "the island?"
Staten Island
Long Island
Rikers Island
