Slang

Here's a handy guide of 12 phrases and words that are pure Maine yet confusing to those “from away.”

A recent study shows these are the most popular ‘slang’ words and phrases in our Pine Tree State.

Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.

We polled Mainers and asked them what words they would want to be added as an official word to the English language. Here are the top 45 choices.

How does this website choose a Southern slang term as Maine's top pick? You can't even say this term without a southern accent.

88% of people could not understand Maine's slang terms. Yah, bub!

Everyone knows that 'wicked' is a regional thing, but did you realize a popular sh*t phrase is completely unknown to people outside New England?

We have our own language, and outsiders are jelly (or should I say "fluff-ah-nuttah"?).

Mainers have a way with words—not necessarily a good way, but still, a way with words nonetheless.

Take the 'How Well Do You Know Maine' quiz. If you're from here, you should do fairly well, but it's not quite as easy as some may think.

What exactly does "drive down there a little ways" mean?

Maine came in as the most misunderstood state in a new study!

A favorite in my house is describing something as "drier than a popcorn fart."

A local high school English teacher provided this nugget of wisdom that we're now passing on to you.

In Maine, we do things differently...including talk.

From food to the views to the sense of community. Are you guilty of taking these 9 things that make Maine so great for granted?