Depending on how you answer may define where you come from in Australia, according to a new study, which set out to identify which names were preferred in different parts of the country.
They are icy poles in Victoria, ice blocks in New South Wales and a 'by jingo' in Queensland. Despite the debate over names, they likely loved in each state regardless (stock image)
All that over a few words? the sausage sandwich or sausage in bread debate is hotly contested (stock image)
A recent survey invited people to identify which words they used and where they were from, allowing researchers to build up a database.
So far, just over 10,000 participants have offered their views on names for a range of items.
Melbourne University researcher Dr Jill Vaughn said despite the divided opinions over names, everyone is right, News.com.au reported.
However, people would still defend their term for all it was worth.
'People feel very strongly about the words they use to name a certain thing,' Dr Vaughn said.
As it turns out, some of the most-loved snacks cause the most contention.
Potato cake or potato scallop - but what about potato fritters? (stock image)
While Victorians will defend their potato cakes, those from NSW will tell you the same item, which they also eat, is a potato scallop.
It does not matter that the deep fried food is neither a cake nor a scallop by the traditional definition - the names are ingrained.
Head down to a hardware store on a Saturday morning and you are likely to see a stall fund-raising for one cause or another with barbecued treats for sale.
In NSW, you might pick up a sausage sandwich or a sanger, but Victorians will sink their teeth into a sausage in bread.
What would you call these? Are they icy poles, ice blocks, by jingos - or something else? Perhaps an ice lollie
Thirsty? Have a drink, if you're near a bubbler. Otherwise, you might have to go to another state to find a water fountain (stock image)
When purchasing a ice cold treat to cool down in summer though, there is even more variation.
Queenslanders like their 'by jingos' - a brand name for the sweet, frozen treats, which has stuck - Victorians have icy poles, and in NSW they enjoy an ice block.
Depending on your state may also dictate if you drink from a water fountain or a bubbler.
But it does not stop at just food and drink.
Nor are state lines distinct areas of separation in how different items are named.
Bathers, swimmers, togs, cozzies or even budgie smugglers are all accepted terms for swimwear in a range of places.
It doesn't matter if you call them togs, bathers swimmers or a costume - they're only budgie smugglers if they're worn by a bloke (stock image)
There is even debate about noses and blood.
Victorians might have a blood nose, but in NSW you are more likely to get a nosebleed.
Elsewhere in Australia, you could get a bleeding nose or a bloody nose.
While many names vary on location, researchers also said places with a range of terms for the same thing could stem from factors such as gender, age or context.