New Jersey has many dimensions: one is the urbanized version we're all familiar with from TV, the other is the more rural, quieter section of the state wher my friend Blair is from. Here's some slanguage from his neck of the woods.
- Hammonton - Hammington
- Shoe Bees Beached - Tourists sited
- Stoned Harbor - Pretty south Jersey town
- Downa Boards - Summertime outdoor hangout. Some even say Downa Broads. Sounds fun.
- Pie Knees - People from the Pine Barrens
- JOY Zee - Who we ain't
- Wall Women - Bridge to Philadelphia
- Norker - Someone from Newark
- Green Crick - Green Creek, New Jersey
- Senile City - Popular seaside resort
- Treh Uhn - Trenton correctly pronounced
- Ann Tinnet - Antoinnete
- How ya Doan? - Jersey Greeting
- Lannic City - Famous seaside resort
- Snot Yours Smine - It is not in your possession, it is in mine
- Dorg - It bites the cat
- Bennies - Tourists from North Jersey
- Muscle Shirt, Black Sox and Sandals - Everyday Wildwood attire
- Cuppa Cawfee Anna Bagel - Typical morning meal
- Downy Awe'k Shun - Going to Berlin Farmers Market
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