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Boston, Massachusetts: local slang, sayings, and dialect words.

This page collects slang, sayings, and dialect words tied to Boston in Massachusetts. Each entry shows the word, its meaning, the type, and where in Massachusetts you'll hear it — a quick read for visitors, transplants, and anyone curious about how locals actually talk.

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5 words

A milkshake (with ice cream).

Massachusetts, Boston · New England

A submarine sandwich (Italian-Boston).

Massachusetts, Boston

Soft drink (older Boston usage).

Massachusetts, Boston · New England