21 Words You Don’t Actually Understand Unless You’re From Connecticut

You know you’re from the Nutmeg State when…

Mystic

What other people think it means: Having the quality of magic.
What people from Connecticut know it means: Field trips to the aquarium and the seaport.

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UConn

What other people think it means: Um, a territory in Canada, right?
What people from Connecticut know it means: COLLEGE!!!

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The Sound

What other people think it means: Any type of noise.
What people from Connecticut know it means: A frickin’ large body of water, and beach time, if you’re brave enough.

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Merritt

What other people think it means: When you’ve earned or deserve something.
What people from Connecticut know it means: Two lanes of either standstill traffic or NO ONE obeying the speed limit.

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