In Oklahoma, these words have a special meaning for some that evoke a feeling of pride and nostalgia.  If your looking for an interpretation or a good laugh, here you go…

 

1.) "Howdy"- Just a friendly Oklahoma hello.
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2.) "Okie"-Were not all from Muskogee, nor rednecks but were are ALL Oklahoma proud.
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3.) "Twister"- Not the game you play with your kids, but a real twister...as in take cover!
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4.) "Cowpie"- The polite way to say cow dung.
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5.) "Packin"- No, not get packing, but are you packin? Basically, are you carrying your gun?
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6.) "Thunder Up"- Proud to chant this all the way to Seattle and back! Our state's rockin professional basketball team.
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7.) "Pokes"- Go Pokes! = OSU Fan = Stillwater = Cowboys = Orange...Did I miss any?
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8.) "Fraidy Hole"-The term grandma uses for tornado shelter.
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9.) "Ice Box"- The refrigerator in the garage that holds the beer...or just a fridge.
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10.) "T-Town"- Tulsa, the 2nd largest city in the state, is popular for its arts, entertainment, and culture.
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11.) "Okie Dokie"- Saying a simple "okay" Oklahoma style.
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12.) "Billfold"- The same as wallet if you are over 40.
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13.) "State Fair"- Out-of-towner's don't understand the excitement when we tell them we are going to get cheese curds, funnel cakes, and see the world's smallest woman.
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14.) "Tarnation"- The polite way of saying, "What in the hell?"
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15.) "The City" or "OKC"- Not only our states capital, but one cool place to live or visit.
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16.) "Boomer Sooner"- Music to the ears of OU fans. If you hear Boomer! You better be ready to shout Sooner!
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17.) "Fried Okra"- It's no secret we like things fried...especially our okra.
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18.) “Fixin to”- Getting ready to. 

19.) “Piddling”- Wasting Time

20.) “All Y’All”- The plural form of Y’All

 

What are some more Oklahoma words that come to mind for you?

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