27 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning In New England

East Coast, Beast Coast.

"Wicked"

"Wicked"

What it normally means: Evil, like a witch from a fairy tale.

What it means in New England: Can be used as an adjective (meaning "amazing") or a modifier (meaning "really").

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"Winter"

"Winter"

What it normally means: The coldest of the four seasons.

What it means in New England: It is WICKED cold, there is a TON of snow, and the conditions are not conducive to human life, but you deal with it like a champ because you're a rough-and-tough New Englander.

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"Coffee"

"Coffee"

What it normally means: A caffeinated beverage that can be consumed hot or cold.

What it means in New England: DUNKIN' DONUTS OR GTFO.

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"Sox"

"Sox"

What it normally means: A clothing item you wear on your feet, but normally spelled "socks."

What it means in New England: THE BOSTON RED SOX. BIG PAPI. FENWAY PARK. THE GREEN MONSTER.

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