Boston · Eastern Massachusetts

What does Boston mean?

A focused dictionary of Boston slang and local expressions—built to show not only a definition, but also tone, pronunciation, neighborhood context, and the limits of each usage.

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Boston dictionary

Meanings need context.

This starter dictionary focuses on widely recognized conversational terms. Neighborhood, age, and speaker background can change tone and frequency.

Noun · Informal · potentially coarse

pisser

/PISS-uh/

A person, thing, or situation that is especially funny, memorable, impressive, or frustrating; the tone determines the meaning.

Noun · Informal

townie

/TOWN-ee/

A long-time local resident, often used for someone strongly identified with a particular Boston-area neighborhood or nearby town.

Adverb · Informal

wicked

/WIK-id/

An intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely.” It is commonly placed before an adjective.

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