Local language topic

Everyday Slang

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bang a uey

/ˌbæŋ ə ˈjuː.i/

To make a U-turn, especially in casual driving directions.

“You missed the turn—bang a uey at the next light.”
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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.”