Special Report
Things They Say in New England That the Rest of Us Probably Don't Get
September 27, 2021 6:00 pm
Booken it
Also “booking it.” Leaving quickly, running away.
Bubbler
A water fountain. For some reason the same term is also common in Wisconsin. Typically pronounced “bubblah.”
Bug
A lobster. Mostly used in lobster-centric Maine. (Australians also call certain types of lobsters bugs.)
Carriage
A grocery cart.
Clicker
The remote control for a TV or entertainment center.