words

*Eye roll*

Every year, dictionaries announce their new Word of the Year. But what words did New Englanders suggest when asked what regional terms they'd add to make the dictionary WICKED SMAHT??

New Englanders share what words and phrases they'd remove from our vocabulary.

We polled Mainers and asked them what words they would want to be added as an official word to the English language. Here are the top 45 choices.

A local high school English teacher provided this nugget of wisdom that we're now passing on to you.

Sure we have towns like Portland, Oxford, and Rockland, but we also have Eustis, Smyrna, and Passadumkeag. Say what?

Extreme has visited Portland a couple times and now their #1 single is a cover by The Voice coaches

Ayuh, I've heard this one a time or two.

Mainers will be singing these lyrics regardless.

Think you know the most commonly-used Maine slang words? Check out this list and see what the Maine tourist website says about how we talk here in Vacationland.

I can't stand the word kumquat. Let alone the actual fruit is just as disgusting as it's name! And someone at work actually brought in a pint! A pint of kumquats!