1. Baltimore
   Trenton
2. New York City
   Ocean City

NYC is not too far from Jersey at all, and is frequented by residents of NJ. If you hear someone talking about their latest visit to "The City," then odds are they took a trip to the Big Apple!

1. When you get a basketball in the hoop on the first try
   When you fart loudly in public by accident
2. The increasing scale of detainees in NJ prisons
   Merging all the way from the left lane to the right exit lane in one motion

Have you ever been on the road and realized your exit was coming up quickly, but you're in the far left lane? That quick motion to cut across the highway is actually called the Jersey Swoop. That's not surprising if you've ever seen people in NJ drive.

1. Tomato pie
   Bread triangles
2. Dough dips
   Cheese slices

The simple difference between pizza & tomato pie all lies within the sauce. It's a major hit in NJ, and throughout the Northeast. New Jersey grows a LOT of tomatoes, so they have to use them in something!

1. A bagel
   A cereal bar
2. A sandwich
   A nickname

Some other states use the phrase "hoagie" to refer to their sub sandwiches, but New Jersey is the most prevalent in using it. You can get some of the best hoagies at your local Wawa!

1. A road to avoid the turnpike
   A mountain to shun outside distractions
2. A derogatory term for another driver
   Using someone else's car to go somewhere

Since most if not all of the roads in New Jersey have tolls, the unofficial "Shunpikes" are used to avoid them and either run near or parallel to the turnpike roads. Beware, as they can be backed up very badly!

1. Getting your oil changed
   Getting a drink on the rocks
2. Getting your gas pumped
   Getting your eyebrows waxed

Oregon and New Jersey are the only states in the Union to have laws against pumping your own gas. This law, however, is slowly starting to fall out of favor and will likely be overturned in the next few years.

1. Fries with glitter
   Fries with ketchup and mustard
2. Fries with bacon and ketchup
   Fries with cheese and gravy

If you haven't tried putting gravy on your french fries then you're definitely missing out. New Jerseyans absolutely LOVE some good ole disco fries. You might confuse these with poutine, but you'll be straightened out quickly.

1. Ice cream
   Italian Ice
2. Water with Ice
   A drink with melted ice in it

It's appropriate that the Italian-influenced NJ should also have its language inspired by their foods. Italian Ice is incredibly popular in the Northeast, and has spread across the rest of the United States.

1. Pine Park
   Pine Barrens
2. Christmas Pine Terminal
   Pine Cove Grove

This derogatory term is mainly used in reference to residents of this Southern Jersey area. It is known for its massive amount of growing pine trees and legends of strange goings-on.

1. A type of taxi service in Atlantic City
   The term for the local legal precinct
2. A dance popularized by Bruce Springsteen
   A candy you can purchase at Wawa

If you find yourself in Atlantic City anytime soon without a car, you may need to take a jitney. It is one of the largest non-subsidized transmit companies in America.

1. Jimmies
   Shimmies
2. Sprinks
   Sugar Dust

There's not much explanation for this strange terminology, but it sounds really cute! "You shimmy some jimmies." Whatever the origin, no proper dish of ice cream is finished without some!

1. Figgy pudding
   Pigs in a blanket
2. Spaghetti
   Eggnog

In March 1788, a librarian at Yale University coined the term "egg nog" in a piece published in the state newspapers, although it's not completely clear the drink being referred to was eggnog as we know it.

1. Burger
   Hot dog
2. Bacon
   Pepper

Imagine a hot dog, but deep-fried and full of calories. That would be what Jersey residents call a "ripper." You'll definitely let it rip after eating this one. For the true ripper experience, get yours done until it chars and splits open.

1. Up the boardwalk
   Hit the waves
2. Down the shore
   With the tides

New Jersey sits upon the East Coast, overlooking the beautiful yet dangerous Atlantic Ocean. Everyone knows the lingo as far as how to get the gang to the beach!

1. Elvis Presley
   Robin Williams
2. Bruce Springsteen
   Tom Holland

Bruce is actually from New Jersey, which is where his legacy thrives even today. He is known as a music and entertainment icon in American culture. The town of Asbury Park claims him as a native son.

1. Fried Oreos
   Fat sandwich
2. Grease fries
   Poppin pizza

Imagine a sandwich with every possible meat, vegetable and condiment you could possibly conceive stuffed inside. That would be the fat sandwich, because you'll definitely gain a ton of weight from eating just a few of these.

1. The line between Jersey and New York?
   The Hudson River
2. The concrete median on the road
   The toll booths

If you've ever been driving and noticed a large concrete barrier between you and the other side of the road, you've seen a Jersey Barrier.

1. Atlantic City
   Newark
2. Trenton
   Williamsburg

It's theorized that this nickname derives from a large number of brick buildings located in Newark. There's even a reality show that aired titled "Brick City" which is based on NJ!

1. A weak French man
   An obnoxious New York man
2. A masculine Italian man
   A rude southern man

If you've ever met a man from Jersey with slicked-back black hair, built exterior and a bit of a bad attitude, you've met a Guido. They oftentimes have that signature Jersey accent, and their moms tend to cook them authentic Italian meals regularly.

1. Their school mascot
   Their province name
2. Their area code
   Their exit ramp number

Considering most of NJ is roads (and tolls for that matter), residents normally deduce where a person lives based on the exit ramp number given to them.

1. Aragon Court
   Arlington City
2. Atlantic City
   Atlantic Coast

Atlantic City is the place to be when you live in NJ. From bar crawls to concerts to bachelorette parties, this is the place for celebration in this state. There's some debate over whether the casinos opening there was a good or bad thing.

1. The Concubine
   The Devil
2. The Barren Man
   The Snooki

As simple as the name may sound, the myths of this creature terrorizing South Jersey are old and well told. Any resident of the Barrens will be able to tell you about this crazy monster and the legend he holds in NJ.

1. Vault
   Sheetz
2. Wawa
   7/11

Wawa is a national chain of gas stations with a rocking fast food counter, free ATM withdrawals and typically cheap gas. Originally started in Pennsylvania, it is a major aspect of Jersey life.

1. The Shoreline Stroll
   There isn't one.
2. The Boards
   The Walk

Why would you say the full name for something when you could just chop it in half? The Boards is the Jersey way of referring to their Boardwalk.

1. A derogatory term for people from New York who visit
   A type of streetcar in New Jersey
2. A beautiful woman
   Obnoxious tourists

Some New Jerseyans find the influx of neighborly visitors in the summer to be an annoying thing, especially as far as crowd control goes. They love the money the New Yorkers spend, though!

1. A person who wears their shoes without socks
   A tourist
2. A rapper
   A singer

This nickname was given as many tourists would come to NJ with shoeboxes to use for their lunch, allegedly. This is a generally negative term, but most visitors of NJ don't seem to mind (or notice) much.

1. My large arms
   My children
2. My breasts
   My friends

Apparently the term "boobies" was just too much for the residents of NJ. This term was characterized in more recent years by the show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."

1. A promiscuous lady
   A short girl who likes to party
2. A girl who eats very sloppily
   A round woman

Women who are short and enjoy a good time are considered "Meatballs" for whatever reason in Jersey. They're often the women in the nightclubs having the best time and craning their neck to talk to people as well.

1. An angry male
   A beautiful woman
2. A small child crying
   An ugly female

This phrase was popularized by the infamous show "Jersey Shore," which follows several Jersey residents as they cohabit a space together. The men of this show used the term "grenade" as a way to refer to ugly women who were unappealing to them. Weird, considering that a "bombshell" means the exact opposite.

1. Road Warrior
   Heart Attack
2. Frozen Fondue
   Triple Bypass

This eclectic collection of foods is an absolute must for anyone living in Jersey. This food is made from Taylor ham, eggs and cheese all wrapped into a sandwich. The nickname refers to what you might need if you eat one too often.

1. Vibing
   Flying
2. Bumping
   Smushing

Another term popularized by the various television outlets chronicling the New Jersey area, the phrase "to smush" is simply another word for bedroom activities.

1. Interception
   Butting In
2. Interference
   Robbery

Stealing the affections of someone you're into, AKA robbery, is a big no-no in New Jersey. Avoid doing so at all costs so as to not cause drama between you and your Jerseyan friends.

1. "Living La Vida Loca"
   "Fresh to Death"
2. "Hot as Hell"
   "Feeling Fine"

You may not smell nice in death, but you feel fresh at least, right? There's not much of an explanation for this phrase, but it's very common to consider yourself "Fresh to Death" when you're looking your best in the Jersey Shore.

1. A backpack
   A slinky
2. A ball & chain
   A sloth

Instead of having a heavy laptop and textbooks on your back, you've got a very clingy human on you. Hence the name "Backpack" to refer to those who just can't cut the cord with you.

1. Circle round
   Turn around
2. Roundabout
   Jughandle

Again, we aren't sure about the origin of this slang, but we can confirm that there are no actual jugs involved. Hopefully, you can "handle" the traffic circle.