Local/Regional Sayings

[kuhio98]

I just thought of another one we use in Alaska. Termination Dust means snow. Like the termination of summer. Anyone else use that expression?

[Miss Z]

I thought of another few things, there are many different expressions for chewing gum in different parts of Lancashire. In my area, it's known as 'spuggi', but in other areas it's known as 'chuddi', 'wriggers' or 'knash'. I have no idea where all those expressions came from

Kuhio, I've heard the expression of a pregnant pole vaulter many a time!

'Wha'the 'ell yer playin' a'?' is another phrase, which means what on earth are you doing. I think it's originally a southern phrase but the northerners borrowed it and made it with a thicker accent

Also, 'aye' is used a lot for yes, and 'nay' or 'naw' for no. Some words are squashed together too to make one word, such as 'dusta?' (do you), 'hasta?' (have you) and 'nobbut' (nothing but).

Also, although 'eighup' is the most commonly used greeting, some more traditional Lancastrains may greet you with a 'now then'. It sounds quite severe, almost like an acusation, but really it's a kind greeting!

[dukedogsmom]

I had never heard this one until I got to Texas but I don't know where it originated. Cop a squat. It means take a seat.

And dark-thirty. I think it means just before dark?

I've never heard the pregnant pole vaulter one, either. That would be a site to see.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dark-thirty.

I think it means just before dark?

"Dark-thirty" or "Oh:dark:thirty" usually means In the Middle of the Night.