How Well Do You Actually Know Upstate New York Slang?

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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

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About This Quiz

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!

How Well Do You Actually Know Upstate New York Slang?

"Beef on weck" is __________.

If you are going to "Alphabet City" where are you going?

If you tell your buddy you're in the mood for some "blue", what do you want?

Exactly where is upstate New York?

Which of the following would you eat with "Melba Sauce" in upstate New York?

If you tell someone you are "on line" what exactly do you mean?

If you make some "chicken riggies" to bring to a potluck, what did you cook?

What is "The Adirondacks"?

"Sponge Candy" is ___________.

If you're eating a "Texas Hot", what type of food are you chowing down?

If you order a "Saranac", what are you going to be receiving?

Where do you get the best Tacos?

To an Upstater, who would have the best bagels?

You know your an upstater if you can...

People from Buffalo know all about...

What do you mean if you call someone a "Mambi-pambi"?

How do true upstaters do potatoes?

What cookie makes a kids day to find in their lunch?

When taking public transportation which one do you not say you take in New York?

What do upstate New Yorkers call their vacation homes?

If you are going to grab a little pastry from your local corner store where are you going?

If you are going to the "Boogie Down" where are you going?

If you get in a cab and tell him your going to "The City" where will he take you?

What would you order if you were at Stewart's?

What is a Johnny Pump?

If you are heading to "The Burg" where would you be going?

Where do you live if you live in the DUMBO?

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