Just like we have our own way of speaking here in Mississippi, residents of other states use words and phrases specific to their own home towns. And while it’s obvious what these out-of-towners are implying, their words and phrases just aren’t in the everyday vocabulary of most Mississippians. So, here are 13 words and phrases that will leave Mississippians scratching their heads (not because they’re confused, just because they’re trying to figure out where you’re from).
- You Guys
floatingsheep.org In Mississippi it’s “y’all.” No exceptions.
- Pop
Todd Lappin/Flickr Here in Mississippi, soft drinks are called “cokes.” You may hear them referred to as “sodas” from time to time but never “pop.”
- About To
ebay.at About to? What is this nonsense? Nope, here in the Magnolia State it’s “fixin’ to.” As in “I’m fixin’ to go to Wal-Mart.”
- Shopping Cart
m01229/Flickr Okay, some may refer to it as a shopping cart, but for the most part it’s a “buggy.”
- Peanut Butter Crackers
greatamericanthings.net You know those delicious crackers stuffed with peanut butter? Yeah, we like to call them “Nabs.”
- Over There
Smabs Sputzer/Flickr When describing the location of something, “over yonder” is commonly used and totally acceptable.
- Children
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Referring to young children? Then “youngins” is the world you’re looking for.
- Turn On/Off
New1mproved/Flickr Want something turned on or off? Using the expression “cut on/off” will do the trick in Mississippi. As in, “cut on the light.”
- How is Your Family?
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Just ran into someone you haven’t seen in a while and want to inquire how their family is doing? Simply use the expression, “How’s your mom ’n ’em?”
- I “Think” So
Lou Murrey/Flickr When a Mississippian is considering something they’ll let you know by using the term “reckon.” As in, “I reckon I’ll take another glass of sweet tea.”
- Pants
Xylografi Press/Flickr Okay, obviously Mississippians know what this word means, but they’ll most likely use the word “britches.”
- Relatives/Related
Jimmy Smith/Flickr When referring to one’s family members, the term “kin” or “kinfolk” is commonly used.
- Kiss
Danelle Meyers/Flickr Want a kiss? Better ask for some “sugar.”
What words/phrases are missing from this list? Tell us in the comments section below.
floatingsheep.org
In Mississippi it’s “y’all.” No exceptions.
Todd Lappin/Flickr
Here in Mississippi, soft drinks are called “cokes.” You may hear them referred to as “sodas” from time to time but never “pop.”
ebay.at
About to? What is this nonsense? Nope, here in the Magnolia State it’s “fixin’ to.” As in “I’m fixin’ to go to Wal-Mart.”
m01229/Flickr
Okay, some may refer to it as a shopping cart, but for the most part it’s a “buggy.”
greatamericanthings.net
You know those delicious crackers stuffed with peanut butter? Yeah, we like to call them “Nabs.”
Smabs Sputzer/Flickr
When describing the location of something, “over yonder” is commonly used and totally acceptable.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
Referring to young children? Then “youngins” is the world you’re looking for.
New1mproved/Flickr
Want something turned on or off? Using the expression “cut on/off” will do the trick in Mississippi. As in, “cut on the light.”
Just ran into someone you haven’t seen in a while and want to inquire how their family is doing? Simply use the expression, “How’s your mom ’n ’em?”
Lou Murrey/Flickr
When a Mississippian is considering something they’ll let you know by using the term “reckon.” As in, “I reckon I’ll take another glass of sweet tea.”
Xylografi Press/Flickr
Okay, obviously Mississippians know what this word means, but they’ll most likely use the word “britches.”
When referring to one’s family members, the term “kin” or “kinfolk” is commonly used.
Danelle Meyers/Flickr
Want a kiss? Better ask for some “sugar.”
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