Vermont
15 Slang Words Only People from Vermont Know
Alright, Green Mountain gurus and maple syrup maestros, it’s time to dive into the unique and charming slang that makes Vermont so delightfully distinctive! Grab your flannel and a hot cider donut, because we’re about to explore 15 terms that only true Vermonters will understand. Let’s hit the trails and get started!
Creemee
A soft-serve ice cream, usually maple-flavored. “Nothing beats a maple creemee on a hot summer day.”
Flatlander
A non-native, often someone from out of state. “The flatlanders don’t know how to handle a real Vermont winter.”
Sugar-on-Snow
Hot maple syrup drizzled over snow, served with a pickle. “Join us for a sugar-on-snow party this weekend!”
Mud Season
The time in spring when the snow melts and roads get muddy. “Better get the boots out, it’s mud season.”
The Kingdom
Refers to the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont. “We’re heading up to The Kingdom for some fishing.”
Chowder
Thick soup, usually clam or corn. “A bowl of chowder will warm you right up.”
Leaf Peepers
Tourists who visit Vermont to see the fall foliage. “The leaf peepers are back, clogging up the roads.”
Heifer
A young cow, but also used affectionately to describe someone. “Don’t be such a heifer, help me carry this firewood.”
Wicked
An intensifier meaning very or extremely. “It’s wicked cold out today!”
Dooryard
The yard area near the door of a house. “I left the tools in the dooryard, can you grab them?”
Stump
A swimming hole. “Let’s head down to the stump for a swim.”
Upta Camp
Going up to one’s camp or cabin. “We’re spending the weekend upta camp.”
The Notch
Refers to Smuggler’s Notch, a mountain pass. “The drive through The Notch is beautiful this time of year.”
Black Ice
Invisible ice on the roads. “Watch out for black ice on your way home.”
Sugaring
The process of making maple syrup. “It’s sugaring season, let’s tap some trees!”
Now that you’re fluent in Vermont slang, you’re ready to navigate the Green Mountain State like a true local. Whether you’re savoring a creemee, surviving mud season, or avoiding those leaf peepers, always remember to keep it cozy, keep it natural, and enjoy every maple-flavored moment in the heart of New England!
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