Here are 10 hilarious sayings you’ll only hear in Idaho:
- Crick – Idahoans insist on saying “crick” instead of “creek” for streams and small rivers. Locals defend this pronunciation fiercely.
- Jockey Box – What most call a glove compartment or glove box in a car is called a “jockey box” in Idaho.
- Rig – Any vehicle bigger than a sedan, especially trucks or SUVs, is called a “rig.” It’s a term locals use often.
- Pop – Instead of soda, Idahoans say “pop” when they want a carbonated drink, a habit comfortingly shared with Midwest transplants.
- Huckaberry – Idaho’s beloved local berry that’s used in jams, pies, and even infused vodka. It’s a uniquely Idaho word and flavor.
- Finger Steaks – Deep-fried steak strips eaten with your fingers, a signature Idaho snack that confuses newcomers.
- Bleed Blue – Diehard Boise State University fans say they “bleed blue” to show loyalty to their team’s colors.
- If-Town – A slang nickname for Idaho Falls, shortening city names is a casual Idahoan trait.
- “You goin’ to Treefort?” – Refers not to an actual childhood fort but to Boise’s popular annual music festival, Treefort Music Fest.
- B*tch – Popularized locally by actor Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad, Idahoans humorously claim this as one of their own terms.
These sayings reflect Idaho’s unique blend of local culture, humor, and pronunciation that immediately mark the speaker as a true Gem State resident.
SOURCES
[1](https://mix106radio.com/our-favorite-totally-idaho-words-phrases/)
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[5](https://kidotalkradio.com/only-real-idahoans-know-the-meaning-to-these-words/)
