Tag Archives: slang

New Hampshire Slanguage: Ascared

Posted on 8 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

The word, “ascared,” (sometimes pronounced “ascairt”) is considered a “regional” word

which means to fear, or to be afraid.  Growing … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Does a Cellar Grow Up to Become a Basement?

Posted on 24 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Pronounced “Sell-LAH” in New Hampshire, the cellar is becoming a rare find. Oh, it was different in the earliest days … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Bubbler

Posted on 20 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Bubblers come in many shapes and sizes…

and perform more than one function. 

Pronounced, “Bub-LA,” there are … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Hapast

Posted on 2 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

It's a wonder anyone can understand us…
when we (New Hampshirites) speak.  In addition to speaking much faster … Continue reading →

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Bubbler (i.e. Drinking Fountain)

Posted on 27 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

See Glossary Article on “Bubbler” Continue reading →

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