Eastport Slang

Some words and sayings have a special meaning in Eastport. These are just a few examples. If you have any slang that you or those you know use, please add it below!

Marine Life

• Rockfish
• Sea Nettle
• Jimmy] (Large Male Crab)
• Soukie] (Female Crab)
• Mano (Native American Word for a Soft-Shelled Clam)
• Fluke (A flatfish, like a Flounder)

Marine Vessels

• Skipjack
• Bugeye (A type of Oyster Boat)
• Pungy (A type of Oyster Boat)
• Clorox Bottle (A modern sailboat that is too wide)
• Stinkpot (Powerboat)
• Rag Hauler (Sailboat)
• Deadrise (a type of fishing boat)

People

• Jimmy Leg (Naval Academy Police)
• Mid/Squid (Midshipman)
• Johnny (Someone attending St. John's College)
• Watermen

Miscellaneous

• Crab Wrapper (A Local Newspaper)