25 Words That Mean Something Different In New Jersey
The folks at Movoto came up with a list of words that have different meanings in Jersey than the rest of the world. Did they miss any? Leave a comment!
Here's a quick taste of the list, check out the full thing here!
Jersey Shore
What it means everywhere else: The Land of the Guidos, filled with plenty of spiked hair and fake tans.
What it means in New Jersey: A pretty awesome place to find yourself during the warmer months of the year, home to far far fewer fake tans than you’d expect.
Nets
What it means everywhere else: Something used to catch fish.
What it means in New Jersey: The gone, but never forgotten, New Jersey Nets.
Boss
What it means everywhere else: Someone who reigns over you at the workplace.
What it means in New Jersey: The nickname of hometown hero Bruce Springsteen, born in Long Branch.
Gas Pump
What it means everywhere else: A means of getting gas into your car.
What it means in New Jersey: A mysterious object that only gas station employees can touch.
Lady Liberty
What it means everywhere else: A giant statue in New York that has become a symbol of American freedom.
What it means in New Jersey: A giant statue known for representing American freedom that’s actually kind of in New Jersey, or at least in New Jersey waters.
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