Here are 10 hilarious sayings you’ll only hear in Alabama—full of Southern charm, wit, and a bit of unique local color:
Classic Alabama Sayings
“Roll Tide!”
Used everywhere as a greeting, celebration, or to mean “good job”—it’s the University of Alabama’s rally cry, but it’s also a catch-all exclamation.
“Mash the button.”
Instead of “press,” Alabamians say “mash”—as in, “Mash the button for the elevator”.
“Fixin’ to.”
Commonly used for “about to”—for example, “I’m fixin’ to go to the store”.
“Up yonder.”
Means “over there” or “in that direction”—“The store’s up yonder past the church”.
“Bless your heart.”
A multi-purpose Southern phrase that can show sympathy or, more often, a polite insult cloaked in sweetness.
“Too big for your britches.”
Used to call someone out for being arrogant or acting above their station.
“Madder than a wet hen.”
Means extremely angry—“When he saw that mess, he was madder than a wet hen”.
“Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.”
Describes someone who’s jumpy or anxious.
“Hissy fit.”
A local term for throwing a dramatic tantrum or making a big fuss.
“Colder than a witch’s tit in a brass bra.”
Describes an unusually cold day by Alabama standards.
These sayings are part of what makes talking with Alabamians so memorable—and will instantly give away anyone who’s spent time in the state.
SOURCES
(https://www.southernliving.com/southern-sayings-6534958)(https://www.reddit.com/r/Alabama/comments/2kijzz/what_are_some_great_idioms_or_turns_of_phrase/)(https://matadornetwork.com/read/32-funniest-alabama-expressions-use/)
(https://953thebear.com/words-we-mispronounce-in-alabama/)
(https://movingenglishlessons.com/alabama-slang-and-culture/)
