Everyone who has lived in state long enough knows that the people of Rhode Island are a unique bunch. Not only do we have strange eating habits, but we also have quite a few words that only locals will understand. Don’t believe me? Just keep reading.

1. "I'm going to stop at Cumbies on my way home."
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Cumberland Farms is everyone's go to quick stop in Rhode Island. You can get all the finer things in life like gas and coffee milk.
2. "Let's have coffee milk!"
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Coffee milk, or milk flavored with coffee syrup, is Rhode Island's official state drink. You'll understand once you try it.
3. "My grandmothuh makes the best stuffies."
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Quahogs are a Rhode Island staple and stuffies are delicious!
4. "Iggy's is wicked awesome."
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The term wicked is used to stress a point in Rhode Island and can be either positive, or negative.

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5. "This Strawberry Awful Awful is the best."
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The Newport Creamery is everyone's favorite local creamery and Awful Awfuls are the best take on milk shakes around.
6. "Just take the exit after the Big Blue Bug."
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The giant blue bug on the side of 95 through Providence has become something of a legend for Rhode Islanders. He is even officially named Nibbles Woodaway.
7. "Give me three all the way."
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Hot wieners are a very established comfort food in Little Rhody and they are only worth ordering "all the way." This means with onions and sauce.
8. "Pull over so we can go to that Del's stand."
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Frozen lemonade is taken VERY seriously in the 401 and Del's Lemonade is always a perfect refresher.
9. "Where's the bubblah?"
Flickr/Eden, Janine, and Jim
If you're searching for a quick drink anywhere in the smallest state you're going to want to use the word "bubbler" instead of "drinking fountain."

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