6 Silly Words and Sayings That Will Only Make Sense If You’re From South Dakota

Have you noticed that every state has not only their own unique accent, but a unique way of saying things? While we South Dakotans may think we are exempt from this (after all, everything we say is completely normal, right?), we are not, as evidenced by these 6 silly sayings that will only make sense if you hail from the Mount Rushmore State:

Flickr/Ben Kilgust

While "you betcha" isn't only used in South Dakota (in most places, it is used as a way to say "you bet" or "you got it"), it still has a slightly different meaning than most. You see, when we say "you betcha," it is usually in acknowledgment of being thanked, meaning it is our own fun way of saying, "you're welcome."

Flickr/Lubomír Walder

In other places, a crick might be slang for a chirping bug (emphasis on might... we aren't for sure if this is even a thing) or a sore neck, but here, crick = creek, or a "stream, brook, or minor tributary of a river."

Advertisement

Flickr/Ameetav Nangrani

Sure; every state has countless pharmacies and small/generic grocery stores, but only in South Dakota can you find the REAL drug store, which is the historic Wall Drug!

Advertisement

Related Stories

The Magnificent Black Hills Airbnb In South Dakota That Is Perfect For A Spring Retreat

Best Waterfalls In South Dakota: 12 Local Favorites & Hidden Gems

You'll Never Look At Donuts The Same Way After Trying Flyboy Donuts In South Dakota

Flickr/魯米 阿

No, a kitty corner is not a place with a bunch of stray felines (unfortunately), but a legitimate direction and another way of saying something is directly across the street from something else.

Flickr/llahbocaj

While the rest of the world thinks of trashy MTV shows, a raised area of land, or "Have Eyes," we think of the most beautiful place in the world: the Black Hills.

TripAdvisor/Marty B

Nah, hot beef doesn't mean warm burgers or pot roast, but rather an AMAZING sandwich that is chock-full of flavorful and boneless beef roast in between two slices of buttered toast and smothered in brown gravy... yum!

For even more Only in South Dakota fun, click on If You Grew Up In South Dakota, You Definitely Love These 7 Classic Dishes.