Mark Wahlberg Gives a Quick Lesson on the Slang He Used and Heard While Growing Up in Boston

Boston native Mark Wahlberg, who was once known as rapper “Marky Mark“, sat down with Vanity Fair to define a series of slang terms and expressions that he heard and used while growing up in Dorchester. He also took the extra step of affecting the distinct area accent while putting the words into the context of his childhood.

Mark Wahlberg teaches you Boston slang words. Find out the true meaning of “wicked,” “Nor’easter,” “bang a u-ey,” “packie,” “hoodsie,” and more.

Lori Dorn
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