- “You betcha!”
– A classic, often said with a friendly nod, this means “of course” or “absolutely.” - “Don’tcha know?”
– This is Minnesota’s version of asking “Do you know?” but with an added charm, often used at the end of a sentence. - “Hotdish”
– The Minnesota term for casserole, it’s a must-have at potlucks, often loaded with tater tots or noodles. - “Uffda!”
– An exclamation used for anything from surprise to exhaustion, kind of like “Oh my gosh!” - “Oh, for cute!”
– This is how Minnesotans express how adorable something is, usually with a bit of a high-pitched tone. - “We’re gonna have a little bit of a snowstorm, eh?”
– When Minnesotans say this, they mean a major snowstorm, but they always keep it casual. - “That’s a whole nother thing.”
– Minnesotans have a way of shortening phrases, and this one is a great example. It’s just another way of saying “That’s a completely different topic.” - “Where’s the scotch tape?”
– A very Minnesotan way to ask for something, but it’s also just how people ask for any brand of adhesive tape. - “You’re too nice.”
– Minnesotans are famously friendly, and when someone goes out of their way to help, this phrase is often used. - “Oh, jeez”
– Often used to express mild surprise or frustration, it’s the kind of phrase you’ll hear when something small but irritating happens, like spilling your coffee.
Minnesotans certainly have a unique way with words that keeps the conversations light and funny!
SOURCES
[1] https://lovefromcompanies.com/blogs/love-from-usa/10-minnesota-sayings-will
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/comments/104cc51/looking_for_super_minnesotan_things_and_phrases/
[3] https://thievesriver.com/blogs/articles/minnesota-sayings-accent
[4] https://kdhlradio.com/10-homegrown-minnesota-phrases-that-baffle-most-americans/
[5] https://minnesotasnewcountry.com/top-phrases-that-only-make-sense-if-youre-from-minnesota/
