Massachusetts doesn’t just talk — it corrects you. It’s historic pride, sports intensity, Dunkin’ loyalty, and accents that drop R’s like it’s a competitive sport. If you understand these without explanation, you’ve probably argued about chowder and traffic in the same afternoon.
1. “Wicked.”
Wicked cold. Wicked smaht. Wicked everything. It’s the official intensifier of the Commonwealth.
2. “The T.”
Not tea. The subway. And yes, it’s probably delayed.
3. “Dunks run.”
Dunkin’ isn’t optional — it’s a daily ritual.
4. “Packie.”
Short for package store. If you say liquor store, we know you’re not from here.
5. “The Pike.”
Massachusetts Turnpike. If traffic’s bad, just say “The…..