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Explore 20 Boston and New England slang terms with local definitions, IPA pronunciation, usage notes, real-world examples, browser voice, and visible source context.
“The traffic on the Southeast Expressway was wicked bad today.”Open dictionary
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wicked
/ ˈwɪk.ɪd /An adverbial intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely.” In Boston and wider New England speech, it commonly appears before an adjective or adverb.
“The traffic on the Southeast Expressway was wicked bad today.”
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An adverbial intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely.” In Boston and wider New England speech, it commonly appears before an adjective or adverb.
“The traffic on the Southeast Expressway was wicked bad today.”
Good, pleasant, peaceful, or in a positive state of mind.
“Everything irie after the music start.”
Dull, bleak, wet, or persistently gloomy, especially when describing weather.
“It’s been a dreich afternoon from start to finish.”
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