par'me

Drunken phrase used by local New Englanders for the more common pardon me.

Tituba: "How much for this treasure?"
Person 2: "Ten dollars"
Tituba: "Par'me?"
Person 2: "Ten dollars"
Tituba: "Ten dollars? Ta!"

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par'me

A New England local version of "pardon me." Commonly used by 50-something alcoholics that frequent garage sales and flea markets.

Tituba: "How much for this treasure?"
Seller: "Ten dollars"
Tituba: "Par'me?"
Seller: "Ten dollars!"
Tituba: "Ten bucks for this? Ta!"

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ta

Often used by drunken residents of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ta is an expression that is used to respond to a statement with the effect of "I wasn't listening to you and I don't really care about that." Originated at Rieatta Ranch Flea Market.

Person 1: "It rained cats and dogs here in Arizona today!"
Person 2: "Ta!"
Person 1: "mmkay.. have you been drinking again, Tituba?"

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ta

Often used by drunken residents of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ta is an expression that is used to respond to a statement with the effect of "I wasn't listening to you and I don't really care about that." Originated at Rieatta Ranch Flea Market.

Person 1: "It rained cats and dogs here in Arizona today!"
Person 2: "Ta!"
Person 1: "mmkay.. have you been drinking again, Tituba?"

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ta

Often used by drunken residents of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ta is an expression that is used to respond to a statement with the effect of "I wasn't listening to you and I don't really care about that." Originated at Rieatta Ranch Flea Market.

Person 1: "It rained cats and dogs here in Arizona today!"
Person 2: "Ta!"
Person 1: "mmkay.. have you been drinking again, Tituba?"

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