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(Also my father's work)

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At Abbott, we care about the church because we believe that Jesus Christ came to rescue and redeem a people for himself and make them into a new community, his church. Abbott Church is part of that church. We are a worshipping community that exists to celebrate, in word and deed, the gospel of Jesus.

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My family is very close and supportive.

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My whole family is from Baltimore so many of us speak with a Baltimore accent.

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1. O's

Source: Flickr User Keith Allison (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: A letter in the alphabet

What it means in Baltimore: The local Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, named after a colorful bird.

2. Crab

Source: Flickr User Au Kirk (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: A grumpy person.

What it means in Baltimore: A local favorite when it comes to food, often steamed or made into crab cakes. (Pretty much something we do than better than anyone else).

3. Wire

Source: Flickr User Elvert Barnes (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: A metal cable often very long in length.

What it means in Baltimore: One of HBO's best television series, a crime drama set and produced in the Baltimore area.

4. Raven

Source: Flickr User Ingrid Taylar

What it means everywhere else: A lonely black bird.

What it means in Baltimore: A dark poem written by Baltimore local, Edgar Allen Poe.

5. Ravens

Source: Flickr User RDECOM

What it means everywhere else: A group of large black birds.

What it means in Baltimore: A professional football team based in Baltimore, known for being the champions of Super Bowl XLVII.

6. Wooder

Source: Flickr User Rubbermaid Products

What it means everywhere else: A word that means nothing.

What it means in Baltimore: A pronunciation of the word "water" that's unique to the Baltimore area.

7. Hon

Source: Flickr User NoirGuy

What it means everywhere else: A term of endearment short for "honey."

What it means in Baltimore: A word that seems to sneak its way into every Baltimore conversation, to the extent that there's an annual "Honfest" built around the city's frequent use of this word.

8. Power Plant

Source: Flickr User javyliz

What it means everywhere else: A building responsible for supplying the electricity to an area.

What it means in Baltimore: A dining and entertainment destination in Charm City.

9. Berger

Source: Flickr User danielle_blue

What it means everywhere else: A famous American sandwich featuring a meat patty between two buns.

What it means in Baltimore: A famous type of Baltimore cookie, vanilla shortbread topped with fudge.

10. National Bohemian

Source: Flickr User sidewalk flying

What it means everywhere else: A patriotic individual that lives the Bohemian lifestyle.

What it means in Baltimore: The local favorite when it comes to beer, frequently called Natty Boh.

11. Snowball

Source: Flickr User ramsey everydaypants

What it means everywhere else: A ball of packed snow made for throwing.

What it means in Baltimore: A delicious frozen Baltimore treat, made with shaved ice, sugary flavoring, and a dollop of marshmallow cream.

12. Old Bay

Source: Flickr User JeepersMedia

What it means everywhere else: A bay that has been around for a long, long time.

What it means in Baltimore: A seasoning commonly used on everything, somehow instantly making it 10x better.

13. Hairspray

Source: Flickr User quinn.anya

What it means everywhere else: A uniquely scented chemical spray applied to hair in an attempt to hold it in place.

What it means in Baltimore: A musical movie starring John Waters that features several scenes set in Baltimore.

14. Fall

Source: Flickr User NataPics

What it means everywhere else: The act of crashing to the Earth.

What it means in Baltimore: The most beautiful time of the year, in which the foliage seemingly becomes an endless array of colors.

15. Toboggan

Source: Flickr User Mini D

What it means everywhere else: A snow sled.

What it means in Baltimore: A warm knitted hat often used to combat the cold of a Baltimore winter.

16. Blue Jay

Source: Flickr User Jamie McCaffrey

What it means everywhere else: A type of bird, known for its blue color.

What it means in Baltimore: The nickname for the athletic teams at the world famous John Hopkins University.

17. Steeler

Source: Flickr User jnissa

What it means everywhere else: Someone who spends their days working with steel.

What it means in Baltimore: The vilest team in the entire NFL.

18. Chicken Box

Source: Flickr User Denna Jones

What it means everywhere else: A crate used to transport live chickens from place to place.

What it means in Baltimore: A way of serving up a meal in the Baltimore area, a portable cardboard box filled with fried chicken and some type of fry.

19. The Bullet

Source: Flickr User marcopako

What it means everywhere else: A projectile that uses gun powder to launch itself from a gun.

What it means in Baltimore: The nickname of Michael Phelps, Baltimore native and Olympic champion.

20. Jimmy

Source: Flickr User TheElders

What it means everywhere else: A popular name amongst the male population.

What it means in Baltimore: A male crab, known for its blue-tipped claws.

21. Sally

Source: Flickr User A.Davey

What it means everywhere else: A popular name amongst the female population.

What it means in Baltimore: A female crab, known for its bright red "painted" claws.

22. DC

Source: Flickr User levork

What it means everywhere else: A comic book company, responsible for characters like Superman and Batman.

What it means in Baltimore: A rival city, Washington D.C., often compared to Baltimore by people from the surrounding area.

23. Balto

Source: Flickr User MCS@flickr

What it means everywhere else: A dog famous for leading a sled carrying important medicines through Alaska, now commemorated by the annual Iditarod sled dog race.

What it means in Baltimore: A nickname for Maryland's coolest city (by far).

24. Serial

Source: Flickr User Michael Bentley

What it means everywhere else: A type of food that kids love to eat while watching Saturday morning cartoons.

What it means in Baltimore: A famous podcast which reopens a cold case in the Baltimore area.

25. Domino

Source: Flickr User Kathleen Tyler Conklin

What it means everywhere else: A game piece that's square and covered in dots.

What it means in Baltimore: Domino Foods, once Domino Sugars, famous in the Baltimore area for it's very bright sign.

26. Clipper City

Source: Flickr User Keith Allison

What it means everywhere else: Los Angeles, home to the LA Clippers.

What it means in Baltimore: Another nickname for Baltimore, stemming from this city's role in building clipper ships.

27. Bawlmer

Source: Flickr User Patrick Gillespie

What it means everywhere else: Someone who obsessively applies lip balm.

What it means in Baltimore: The way a true local pronounces Baltimore.
What other words mean something different in the Baltimore? Tell us in the comments below!

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27 Words That Mean Something Entirely Different In Baltimore

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Source: Flickr User Keith Allison (cropped) What it means everywhere else: A letter in the alphabet What it means in Baltimore: The local Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, named after a colorful bird. Source: Flickr User Au Kirk (cropped) What it means everywhere else: A grumpy person.

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I may not technically count as a millennial but I'm only about two years off so I tend to count myself in that group.

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My Christian community at Towson

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Baltimore Cru- Towson, UMBC, JHU, Stevenson, Carroll, Howard, Harford

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Baltimore Cru is a community where the gospel captures hearts, transforms lives, and launches men and women into a lifelong adventure with Jesus Christ!

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My family came from Great Britain and Germany.

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I have met many of my close friends from Cru

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I grew up in Dundalk and moved to Parkville