We'll Guess Where In The US You Grew Up Based On What Words You Use!

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
We'll Guess Where In The US You Grew Up Based On What Words You Use!
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About This Quiz

Howdy, y'all! Or do we mean to say hi there, partner? Perhaps you'd prefer a casual-sounding 'sup brah? A nice chilled-out hi dude? How you greet someone is only one part of how you use the English language to communicate - and while it's a big part, we'll need to know all about all of your linguistic foibles and preferences to accurately identify which part of this great land you call home. So buckle up for this quiz in which we'll investigate which words you love, which words you find inexplicably weird, and what each of those things says about you!

While there are definitely many words that are used throughout American English, regional variation remains very strong. It's not a surefire guide to your class, your education, and even the identity of the block you grew up on as it might be in the much more stratified British English, but it does convey a lot about you. 

Some Americans speak quickly and need short, rapid-fire vocabulary that trips off the tongue. Others prefer an idiom that suits their more relaxed drawl. Some seek to convey friendliness and others are more standoffish. It's time to find out which of these you are, and thus where you might call home. Let's get started!

How quickly do you speak?
Rapidly.
Not too fast.
Nice and easy.
You got a problem with me?
How likely are you to interrupt people?
Very likely.
Somewhat likely.
Very unlikely.
Fairly likely.
How do you address people who work for you?
Mister, Miss, Missus, or "Miz".
Man.
By their last name.
Buddy.

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Are you used to carrying on more than one conversation at a time?
Of course!
One on my phone, one in person.
No, that would be rude.
Yes, sometimes with the same person.
How elaborate is your greeting?
Very simple.
Fairly complex.
Subtlety complex.
Dead simple.
How do you say hello to someone you are familiar with?
Hey.
Sup?
Hey, ya'll.
'day, pah.

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How do you say hello to someone you aren't familiar with?
Hi.
Hey.
Hello.
Good morning/afternoon/evening.
What do you call a cup of coffee?
Cup o' Joe.
Starbucks.
Coffee.
Coffee milk, but not coffee!
What do you call a carbonated beverage?
Soda.
Seltzer.
Coke.
Pop.

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How do you refer to your car?
I don't have one!
My ride.
My car.
My wheels.
What is your shorthand for food?
Grub.
Dinner.
Food.
Treats.
What do you call your significant other?
My S.O.
My girl/boyfriend.
My other half.
My lady/man.

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What do you call a television?
The flat screen.
The boob tube.
The TV.
The box.
How do you refer to your place of education?
School.
University.
College.
Community college.
When you say "football" what does it usually mean?
Soccer.
A sport played by very good teams from somewhere else.
The sport played by the local high school or college.
The Pats.

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How likely are you to get sidetracked when talking about something?
Not very likely.
Somewhat likely.
Very likely.
Impossible.
How many tangents can you go on without losing track of what you were originally talking about?
3
1
5
0
What other language makes its way into your vocabulary?
Yiddish.
Spanish.
French.
Gaelic.

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What accent do you find it difficult to understand?
Chinese.
French.
Italian.
Spanish.
How would you say where you live?
I live by the train station.
I'm hangin' at a beach bungalow.
I'm staying at a house on Main Street.
I got a place up by the river.
How would you refer to friends individually or as a group?
Youse.
Bro.
Ya'll.
Pah.

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How would you describe a total reversal?
Going back on the deal.
818 to 909.
Turned right round.
Bang a uey.
How would you say something is excellent?
Great.
Rad.
Fantastic.
Wicked.
How would you describe a lot of something?
A ton.
A grip.
A whole heap.
A whole lot of.

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How do you refer to a friend with a general pronoun?
Man.
Dude.
Friend.
Pal.
Do other people find it difficult to understand some of your local expressions?
Not usually.
Rarely.
Frequently.
Sometimes.
How would you describe your average road trip?
Great, as soon as you get out of the city.
If you can get on the X, you'll have clear sailing.
If you think you won't hit traffic, you're happier than a dead pig in sunshine.
Surrounded by leaf-peepers.

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What do you wear to bed?
Bedclothes.
Shorts.
Pajamas.
Johnnies.
What's the best way to eat?
Seamless.
Animal style.
Say you're blessin', and slap yo' mama.
Have a hoagie on the piazza.
How would you describe a disreputable person?
Sketchy guy.
909 bros.
He's just a... bless his heart.
Boyos.

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