For a small state, Connecticut has a very particular language that is accustomed to our state only. Here are a few words only true Connecticut residents will understand:
1. The Sound
The closest thing the majority of the state has to an ocean, but swim at your own risk.
2. The Merritt
Where the speed literally goes 0 to 100 real quick.
3. Apizza
Arguably the best pizza in the world, thanks to New Haven.
4. The Hartford Whalers
A hockey team that needs to come back to Connecticut.
5. Stew Leanords
The only grocery store that has dancing cows, singings chickens, and an on site petting farm.
6. Lake Compounce
Your favorite childhood memory, and you were always too scared to go to Quassy instead.
7. Nutmeg
I couldn’t tell you why our state is known for nutmeg, but we proudly rep our nutmegger pride.
8. The Packy
What one would normally call the Package Store, we have nicknamed The Packy.
9. The Huskies
It’s not just a dog breed in Connecticut.
10. Xfinity Theatre or The Meadows
Where you go to tailgate and listen to country music in hopes to remember it the next day.
11. Alive @ 5
Thursday nights getting drunk with your friends during the summer sums this up.