If You Say These Words Outside Of Louisiana, You May Get Some Strange Looks
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Jackie Ann
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We’ve got some interesting sayings in Louisiana. Most of us grew up with these sayings… it’s so second nature to us you forget that these sayings don’t exist anywhere else. Ever try to order a sandwich “dressed” in Boston? You’ll get a few strange looks. Here are a few other words and phrases that will raise some brows if you say them outside of Louisiana.
Pretty simple directions... for eating crawfish!
A term of affection meaning "dear" or "love"
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French for a little something extra, or a bonus.
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Ok this one may just be more of a southern word, but I said it once in Boston and the entire room stared at me like I started speaking a foreign language. But it's a much more fun way to describe something that's misaligned or askew.
No, this has nothing to do with your wardrobe. Dressed po'boys will be served with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.
A cajun term for a dance party, it literally means "to make sleep"
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About to. As in, I'm fixin to eat those shrimp.
Going to buy groceries. Bonus points if you say you're "fixin' to make groceries!"
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In voodoo, it's a charm or a talisman that's kept for good luck or to ward off evil spirits.
Let the good times roll!
Where are you?
More of a New Orleans thing, but it's an inspection sticker to just about everyone else.
We just wanna know how *everyone* is. You, ya mama, ya kids, cousins, their kids... Everyone!
How many of these phrases do you say? Did we leave any out? Let us know in the comments below.
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