Growing up in Massachusetts means you learned how to talk fast, complain efficiently, and give directions that make zero sense to outsiders. These phrases come out naturally—especially in traffic, winter storms, or while holding a Dunkin’ cup. If these sound familiar, there’s no denying it… Massachusetts raised you.
“That’s wicked good.”
Wicked can mean very, extremely, or basically anything depending on tone.
“Bang a U-ey.”
A perfectly normal driving instruction that confuses everyone else.
“Take the rotary.”
And yes, you’re expected to know which exit without asking.
“I’m runnin’ to Dunkin’.”
Not a suggestion. A necessity.
“It’s on the Pike.”
A sentence that explains…..