How Well Do You Actually Know Upstate New York Slang?
Upstate New York slang, it’s a thing. Do you know the difference between a Beef on Weck and a Texas Hot? See how much you know and how well you could converse and understand this dialect of New York. Take the quiz and test your knowledge!
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Question 1/27
"Beef on weck" is __________.
- A famous beef sandwich
- Vegetarian
- A type of BBQ sauce only eaten in Upstate NY
Question 2/27
If you are going to "Alphabet City" where are you going?
- Staten Island
- East Lower Manhattan
- Long Island
Question 3/27
If you tell your buddy you're in the mood for some "blue", what do you want?
- Blue Door Ice Cream
- Labatt's Blue Beer
- Blue Bonnett Biscuits
Question 4/27
Exactly where is upstate New York?
- Everything north of Buffalo
- Everything north of the Buroughs of New York City
- Everything north of Rochester
Question 5/27
Which of the following would you eat with "Melba Sauce" in upstate New York?
- Tacos
- Ribs
- Mozarella Sticks
Question 6/27
If you tell someone you are "on line" what exactly do you mean?
- You are on the internet
- You are on the phone
- You are standing in a line
Question 7/27
If you make some "chicken riggies" to bring to a potluck, what did you cook?
- Chicken Rigatoni
- Chicken Salad
- Chicken Nuggets
Question 8/27
What is "The Adirondacks"?
- A famous band form New York
- A famous restaurant in Buffalo
- A park in upstate New York with lakes and rivers
Question 9/27
"Sponge Candy" is ___________.
- A drink at Bill's, a famous restaurant in Buffalo
- A new student at SUNY
- A toffee candy with fudge and lots of sugar
Question 10/27
If you're eating a "Texas Hot", what type of food are you chowing down?
- Hot Dog
- Peppered Candy
- Eggs
Question 11/27
If you order a "Saranac", what are you going to be receiving?
- Margarita
- Waffle
- Draft Beer
Question 12/27
Where do you get the best Tacos?
- Taco Man
- Mighty Taco
- Diego's Tacos
Question 13/27
To an Upstater, who would have the best bagels?
- Brueggers
- Einstein
- Rich's
Question 14/27
You know your an upstater if you can...
- Pronounce French names without hesitation
- Pronounve Native American names without hesitation
- Pronouce German names without hesitation
Question 15/27
People from Buffalo know all about...
- Everything lake related
- Everything traffic related
- Everything snow related
Question 16/27
What do you mean if you call someone a "Mambi-pambi"?
- They are extremely intelligent
- They whine a lot
- It's a term of endearment for a significant other
Question 17/27
How do true upstaters do potatoes?
- Mashed
- Garlic
- Salt
Question 18/27
What cookie makes a kids day to find in their lunch?
- Oreo
- Half Moon
- Macaron
Question 19/27
When taking public transportation which one do you not say you take in New York?
- The metro
- The train
- The subway
Question 20/27
What do upstate New Yorkers call their vacation homes?
- Beach houses
- Country houses
- Cabins
Question 21/27
If you are going to grab a little pastry from your local corner store where are you going?
- The bodega
- The convenience store
- The grocery store
Question 22/27
If you are going to the "Boogie Down" where are you going?
- Dance Club
- The Bronx
- Broadway
Question 23/27
If you get in a cab and tell him your going to "The City" where will he take you?
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
Question 24/27
What would you order if you were at Stewart's?
- Buffalo wings
- Ice cream
- Caesar salad
Question 25/27
What is a Johnny Pump?
- Fire hydrant
- High heels from Macy's
- Soda stop
Question 26/27
If you are heading to "The Burg" where would you be going?
- The Bronx
- WIlliamsburg
- Greenwich Village
Question 27/27
Where do you live if you live in the DUMBO?
- Walt Disney's Vacation House
- An upscale Brooklyn neighborhood.
- A brownstone
