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[DrBadger]

Don't know how wide-spread this one is, but "tyme machine" for ATM.

Ha, I know this one too! I grew up in southern Wisconsin, so said TYME machine for the ATM (it is actually a brand and stands for "Take Your Money Everywhere"

Also interesting that some of the words that are common in the Boston area area also common in the Milwaukee area (and no where else!) For example, Bubbler for drinking fountain and Jimmies for the sprinkles on a doughnut.

Huh, who knew that Bubbler was a trademarked name! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbler

I moved to MN when I was in junior high, and found some other new terms... I was really confused the first time someone asked if they could borrow a "binder"... I figured they meant a 3-ring binder for papers, but in actuality they wanted a pony tail holder!

I now live in Houston, TX and am just getting used to some of the Texas and Southern words... still don't say y'all, but i am sure it is only a mater of time