Here are 10 hilarious sayings and slang expressions you’ll only hear in Missouri that capture the state’s unique local flavor and humor:
- Put Out — Means angry or annoyed. “He was really put out when his barbecue ribs got eaten”.
- T-Ravs — Short for toasted ravioli, a famous St. Louis snack. “Let’s grab some t-ravs before the game”.
- Sweep the Carpets — A fun way locals say “vacuum.” “I need to sweep the carpets before the guests arrive”.
- Flying Rolls — Refers to the famous Lambert’s Cafe tradition of throwing dinner rolls across the table. “Watch out for those flying rolls at Lambert’s!”.
- Sack — Means grocery bag. “Don’t forget the sack for your groceries”.
- Gander — Means to look or glance. “Take a gander at that old barn over there”.
- Crick — Locally used for creek or stream. “We’re going fishing down at the crick”.
- Y’all — Southern-style plural “you,” very commonly used all over Missouri. “Y’all coming to the barbecue later?”.
- Mightya / Plumb — Means very or completely. “I’m mighty tired after that hike” or “I’m plumb worn out”.
- Hoosier — Used to jokingly or lightly refer to a redneck or rural person, often used in Missouri slang.
These sayings highlight Missouri’s friendly, down-to-earth spirit and add a lot of local charm and humor to everyday conversation.
SOURCES
(https://www.enjoytravel.com/us/travel-news/guides/missouri-slang)
(https://wheninyourstate.com/missouri/18-missouri-slang-terms-only-locals-will-get/)(https://www.rootsweb.com/~mostone/fun/slang.htm)
(https://937thebull.iheart.com/content/2021-08-23-if-youve-said-this-slang-word-youre-probably-from-missouri/)
(https://www.hometeammo.com/blog/most-common-missouri-slang)
