Slang

Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.

Here is the meaning behind the "what the sigma" phrase that is growing in popularity.

How does this website choose a Southern slang term as Maine's top pick? You can't even say this term without a southern accent.

88% of people could not understand Maine's slang terms. Yah, bub!

Mainers have a way with words—not necessarily a good way, but still, a way with words nonetheless.

What exactly does "drive down there a little ways" mean?

A favorite in my house is describing something as "drier than a popcorn fart."

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.