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  1. The phrase “wicked pissah” is a quintessential New England expression that has gained popularity in recent years. It is often used to describe something outstanding, excellent, or simply awesome. The origins of this unique phrase can be traced back to the historical context of New England, particularly during the Salem Witch Trials.

  2. Oct 15, 2012 · “Wicked Pissah”: A Guide To Understanding Massachusetts Slang (Mostly Boston) As a born and bred New England girl from the Boston area, I’ve learned in college that there’s people out there who don’t understand the beloved slang of Massachusetts and the city of Boston.

    • Placename Slang
    • Sports Slang
    A-town- Arlington, Ma
    The Ave- refers to Dorchester Avenue, or "Dot Ave"
    The Basement - Filene's Basement, a department store in Downtown Crossing.
    Beacon Hill- the Massachusetts government, particularly the State legislature
    The B's - Reference to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins AHL affiliate from Providence are referred to as the Baby B's or the P. Bru's.
    BoSox - See Sox (Seldom used within New England except by sportscasters and writers, national slang to differentiate from the ChiSox, or White Sox of Chicago. Used regionally to differentiate from...
    Bruins Chicks- young female Boston Bruins Hockey Team fans, during the period of 1979-1994 (approximately). Notorious for their big hair, Bruins replica jerseys, and rowdy behavior. Mostly hailing...
    Dewey - Dwight Evans, former Right Fielder for the Red Sox who won eight Gold Gloves.
  3. Mar 5, 2020 · Wicked Pissah: Massachusetts Slang No One Else Will Understand. Let's stop by the packie then go to the pahlah to share some Boston slang over a tonic. Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff. Posted...

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  4. Nov 3, 2023 · Pissa or Pissah: Awesome. Sometimes combined with "wicked" to get "wicked pissah!" Bostonians are divided on whether people actually say "pissah," according to Boston.com. It's often said in...

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  5. Oct 13, 2017 · Answer: Okay, J.D., here’s the best I have: The year zero was 1942, and former Mayor James Michael Curley was running for the U.S. House of Representatives. But his campaign was crippled by his...

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  7. Discover the fascinating story behind "Wicked Pissah", a slang expression with strong positive emotions and regional dialect connections.

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