Monday, March 23, 2015

Proud to be a Minnesotan: Terminology

Minnesota Terminology
  • Uff-Da (oo-fh dah): This phrase is used to express sensory overload. "Uff da, I am tired."
  • Dontcha Know (doh-nt-cha noh): This term is generally tagged onto the end of sentences as a way to engage the listener and make sure they are on the same page. "Uff-Da, we got a lot of snow, dontcha know."
  • You Betcha (yuu-bet-chah): This phrase means yes or you bet. "Will you be there? You betcha!"
  • Pop: It's not soda or coke, here it's pop.
  • Hot Dish: Most call them casseroles, here in Minnesota we call it hot dish. Recipes may vary,  but all must include green beans cooked to different consistencies. 
  • Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: The proper way to say the children's game that involves kids running around and hitting one another on the head. "Goose" is a term involving you rear. 
  • The Cities: This term refers to the Twin Cities metropolitan area and the surrounding suburbs.  
  • Up North: This term refers to any area north of the Twin Cites. When the term is use, often people are going to their cabin that is "up north."
Hope this helps you on your next trip to Minnesota!
Have a great Monday!

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14 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Love those local phrases and words. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  2. My GBGV LifeMarch 23, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Do you have any good recipes for bars for dogs? How about some lime green jello? :)

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  3. DawgBloggerMarch 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Always good to learn a new language ;-)

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  4. Talent HoundsMarch 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Close to our Toronto slang!

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  5. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    So funny, reminds me of the movie Fargo! Love Dolly

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  6. LA PaylorMarch 23, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    hi Spence... have you memorized the list? LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  7. Life with Dogs and CatsMarch 23, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you very much. Now I know how to speak Minnestonan...Minnesotish? Uff-Da! I need to study the language a little more, Dontcha know.

    --Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats

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  8. KiaMarch 23, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Nice local phrases :) Thanks for schoolin me :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 23, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Uff-da....never heard that one...gotta file that one away for all the re necks here in Okie Land!

    The Mad Scots

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  10. OhMyShihTzuMarch 24, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    It's been a few years since I've been to MN, but I'm glad I know a few more phrases!! lol

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  11. MattieDogMarch 24, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Totally 'lub' all da local phrases, dontcha know! You made me and momma smile!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Cute post Spencer! When I moved back east from the west coast folks called coke "pop". Interesting how different parts of the country use different words for the same thing. Spencer do you jump on the couch or the sofa?

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  13. Lapdog CreationsMarch 24, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Cute post - we should do a BAWSTON one soon :)

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  14. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    How cool! I love your pillow!

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