Wicked Good Slang: A Maine Phrase Book | Nearly 100 Classical and Funny Phrases | Maine Gift | Table Book

Grab a whoopie pie, pull up a chair in the dooryard, and dive into a wicked good dose of Maine nostalgia!Ever wonder why Mainers say "ayuh" instead of "yes" or why directions often start with "Ya can't get theyah from heah"? Whether you're a displaced Downeaster craving a taste of home, an old-timer who wants to reminisce, or just someone curious about Maine's vibrant cultural quirks, Wicked Good Slang: A Maine Phrase Book has you covered.Inside this delightful collection, authors Ben and Catya Donahower guide you through nearly a hundred authentic Maine expressions—from colorful insults like "dumbah than a stump," to vivid weather reports like "colder than a witch’s tit," and charming compliments like "ain’t that cunnin’!" Each phrase is accompanied by amusing explanations, easy-to-follow pronunciations, and laugh-out-loud examples right from the dooryards, cellahs, and camps of Maine.Perfect as a conversation-starting coffee table book, a unique gift for the Mainer in your life, or a handy survival guide for anyone brave enough to venture north of Boston, this book captures the soul and humor of Vacationland.So go ahead—flip a couple-a-three pages, relive memories of lobster rolls and mosquito-filled summers, and soon you'll be huckin' slang around like a true Mainer. Ayuh, it's a wicked pissah! Read more