Bostonese

/ˌbɔːstəˈniːz/ noun

Definition

The dialect or manner of speech characteristic of Boston, Massachusetts; the Boston accent and speech patterns.

Etymology

From 'Boston' (the city) + '-ese' (English suffix meaning 'language or style characteristic of', as in 'journalese' or 'computerese').

Kelly Says

Bostonese is famous for dropping Rs ('cah' for 'car') and adding them where they don't belong ('idear' for 'idea')—it's one of America's most recognizable and parodied regional accents.

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