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6 Words That WILL Become A Part Of Your Vocab If You Go To School In Rhode Island

This change is inevitable.

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No matter how hard you try to fight this, you will incorporate these words into your everyday life, whether you like it or not.

1. "Bubbler"

What most of us call a water fountain, will now be called a bubbler. The term water fountain does not exist here

2. "Jimmies"

Sprinkles? Never heard of them

3. "Wicked"

The most common phrase/word used to describe almost anything. This one will slip into your vocabulary in no time.

4. "Wat-ah"

What was once water, will now be pronounced wat-ah. Whether you like it or not.

5. "Doughboys"

You have never lived life if you have not had a doughboy.

6. "Cumbies"

The best place to get food at any time of the day or night.

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