The language of Rhode Island..
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:55 pm
Favorite Foods
> Caw Fee Milk: Milk with sweet,
> Cab'nit: Milkshake or frappe to the rest of the country.
> Del's: unique to Rhode Island. Look for it at the conference!
> Grinduh: A submarine sandwich or hero (grinder).
> Johnny Cake: Native American pancake made with ground corn meal.
> Kwah Hawgs: Clams we eat (Quahogs).
> Peppiz: A green vegetable, or a companion to salt. Delicacy: fried
> peppiz-n-unyons.
> Pete Sir: Usually ordered with pepperoni and cheese.
> Sangwich: Sandwich to the rest of the country.
> Sewder: Goes good with pete sir (soda).
> Soggie: Hot dogs made here in Rhode Island, known for their "crunch."
> (Saugy's)
> Suppa: The evening meal.
> Watta: Comes out of a bub bluh.
> Weeniz: Hot dogs smothered with meat chili, onions, and hot sauce. Usually
> Saugy's!
> People and the Things They Do
> BaBa: Cuts your hair.
> Bonnie: A purple dinosaur you probably detest. Manufactured right here at
> Hasbro
> God: Works in the prison (guard).
> Idear: A thought, usually a good one.
> Marier: A girl's name.
> Ommy: Who is fighting in Iraq.
> P.S.D.S.: Pierced ears.
> Wicket Boah: A not-so-interesting person (wicked bore).
> Places
> Bah Rum: Where drinks are served.
> Big Blue Bug: A large "sculpture" visible from Route 95, of New England
Pest
> Control Big Blue Bug, and unofficial mascot of Little Rhody.
> Bub'bluh: Water fountain to most.
> Connah Stoah: Little shop on the corner.
> Craannnstun: Cranston
> DownCity: Downtown Providence.
> Propideez: What a landlord owns.
> Pock: Where children play.
> Potty: Birthday, anniversary, surprise.
> Ro-dylin: Home.
> Shaw: Where the land meets the ocean.
> Too'fah: Any place further than 10 miles away (too far).
> You Ah Rye: (URI).
> Basic Rhody Grammar
> Ah: Letter between q and s.
> Awed: Opposite of even.
> D'jeet? Have you eaten?
> Gedouttahere! Get out of here!
> Hod: Opposite of soft.
> Fust: Comes before second.
> Lodge: Opposite of small.
> Nawt Fuh Nut'in (but): Exclamation preceding heartfelt advice or opinion.
> Ex: Nawt fuh nut'in but he shouldn'ta bought the cah if he couldn't
affoahd
> the paymints.
> No Wudduvalie: Honestly.
> One Wit, One Wit Not: One with, one without. Helpful in ordering weeniz.
> Shuddup!: Exclamation of interest or pleasant surprise.
> Take a Hat: Get upset. (Have a heart attack).
> Uh'spost Ta: To presume or intend. Ex: Ahnt ya uh'sposta call fust an then
> go?
> Way Diggo: Congratulations! (Way to go).
> Odds-n-Ends
> Airier: Length x Width.
> Calunda: Keeps track of the yeeah.
> Cods: Used for poker or blackjack.
> Culliz: There are many in the rainbow.
> Holly: An excellent motorcycle.
> Wuttsthematteryou? What's the matter with you?
Anyone that is from New England, and has moved South will get a kick outta this!
My fav is the P.S.D.S! --Bet ya think ya didnt have a yankee accent?
> Caw Fee Milk: Milk with sweet,
> Cab'nit: Milkshake or frappe to the rest of the country.
> Del's: unique to Rhode Island. Look for it at the conference!
> Grinduh: A submarine sandwich or hero (grinder).
> Johnny Cake: Native American pancake made with ground corn meal.
> Kwah Hawgs: Clams we eat (Quahogs).
> Peppiz: A green vegetable, or a companion to salt. Delicacy: fried
> peppiz-n-unyons.
> Pete Sir: Usually ordered with pepperoni and cheese.
> Sangwich: Sandwich to the rest of the country.
> Sewder: Goes good with pete sir (soda).
> Soggie: Hot dogs made here in Rhode Island, known for their "crunch."
> (Saugy's)
> Suppa: The evening meal.
> Watta: Comes out of a bub bluh.
> Weeniz: Hot dogs smothered with meat chili, onions, and hot sauce. Usually
> Saugy's!
> People and the Things They Do
> BaBa: Cuts your hair.
> Bonnie: A purple dinosaur you probably detest. Manufactured right here at
> Hasbro
> God: Works in the prison (guard).
> Idear: A thought, usually a good one.
> Marier: A girl's name.
> Ommy: Who is fighting in Iraq.
> P.S.D.S.: Pierced ears.
> Wicket Boah: A not-so-interesting person (wicked bore).
> Places
> Bah Rum: Where drinks are served.
> Big Blue Bug: A large "sculpture" visible from Route 95, of New England
Pest
> Control Big Blue Bug, and unofficial mascot of Little Rhody.
> Bub'bluh: Water fountain to most.
> Connah Stoah: Little shop on the corner.
> Craannnstun: Cranston
> DownCity: Downtown Providence.
> Propideez: What a landlord owns.
> Pock: Where children play.
> Potty: Birthday, anniversary, surprise.
> Ro-dylin: Home.
> Shaw: Where the land meets the ocean.
> Too'fah: Any place further than 10 miles away (too far).
> You Ah Rye: (URI).
> Basic Rhody Grammar
> Ah: Letter between q and s.
> Awed: Opposite of even.
> D'jeet? Have you eaten?
> Gedouttahere! Get out of here!
> Hod: Opposite of soft.
> Fust: Comes before second.
> Lodge: Opposite of small.
> Nawt Fuh Nut'in (but): Exclamation preceding heartfelt advice or opinion.
> Ex: Nawt fuh nut'in but he shouldn'ta bought the cah if he couldn't
affoahd
> the paymints.
> No Wudduvalie: Honestly.
> One Wit, One Wit Not: One with, one without. Helpful in ordering weeniz.
> Shuddup!: Exclamation of interest or pleasant surprise.
> Take a Hat: Get upset. (Have a heart attack).
> Uh'spost Ta: To presume or intend. Ex: Ahnt ya uh'sposta call fust an then
> go?
> Way Diggo: Congratulations! (Way to go).
> Odds-n-Ends
> Airier: Length x Width.
> Calunda: Keeps track of the yeeah.
> Cods: Used for poker or blackjack.
> Culliz: There are many in the rainbow.
> Holly: An excellent motorcycle.
> Wuttsthematteryou? What's the matter with you?
Anyone that is from New England, and has moved South will get a kick outta this!
My fav is the P.S.D.S! --Bet ya think ya didnt have a yankee accent?
In fact, on some reeaal old tape recorder reels (whatever you call those now antique thingamajigs!) 
