Eastern Shore Lingo

Across the Bay—that portion of Virginia which lies west of the Chesapeake Bay, generally reached via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Biddy—a chick

Cap’n—an affectionate term for a respected, older Eastern Shoreman, whether or not he ever worked on the water

Come Here—anyone who was not actually born on Virginia’s Eastern Shore...no matter how long you’ve lived here

Hardhead—a croaker

Jag—a big catch of oysters

Little nicks—small clams