12 Words And Phrases People In Maryland Just Don't Understand
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Jamie Alvarenga
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Depending on what region of Maryland you live in, there are some words you will often hear, and others you won’t. Travel out of state, and you’ll realize just how different the lingo really is. Here are 12 words people in Maryland just don’t understand.
As charmingly retro as pop may sound, here in Maryland we call it soda.
This classic summer treat is known as a sno-ball, especially in Baltimore.
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We're not too terribly far from some of the New England states, where this is known as a bubbler. Here, it's a water fountain.
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Head to places like Pennsylvania, and you'll hear folks call it supper. We know it as dinner.
It's called a shopping cart, and it's best when filled to the brim with seafood and Old Bay.
This one is tricky. If you have family from the south, you may have grown up hearing the word y'all quite a bit. You won't likely hear that word in other areas of the state.
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We lovingly refer to this iconic beer as Natty Boh. Period.
Americans all over the country use the word honey as an endearing term. In Maryland, you're more likely to hear hon or hun.
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This playground staple is mostly referred to as a seesaw in Maryland.
They're sprinkles and they're amazing.
Although we call 'em subs, they sure do taste heroic.
Believe it or not, if you ask for a sack in some states, the grocer will hand you a paper bag. Weird.
What are other words you’ve heard in places that would never be used in Maryland? Feel free to share below. 🙂
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