Here are 10 signs that you’ve lived in Mississippi for far too long, often reflected by common local sayings and experiences:
- You say “I’m cravin’ some nabs” when you want snack crackers, regardless of brand.
- You use “Your mom ’n ’em” to refer to someone’s whole family.
- You say “I’ll be there, the good Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise” to mean you’ll show up barring unforeseen circumstances like flooding.
- You describe directions by telling people to “go up the road a ways” without specifying exact distances.
- When you say “Give me some sugar,” you actually mean you want a kiss.
- You say “Finer than frog’s hair” to mean something is really fine or excellent, despite frogs having no hair.
- You describe food mistakes by saying “The food is rurnt” (a mix of burnt and ruined).
- You ask “Jeat yet?” as a shorthand for “Did you eat yet?”
- You say “Bless your heart” as a polite but sometimes sarcastic expression.
- You use colorful phrases like “More nervous than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rockin’ chairs” to express anxiety.
These sayings and expressions illustrate the unique culture and humor found in Mississippi that locals deeply relate to.
SOURCES
[1](https://ourmshome.com/10-phrases-mississippians-say/)
[2](https://servingupsouthern.com/50-of-the-best-southern-sayings/)
[3](https://www.movoto.com/blog/mississippi-words/)
[4](https://www.southernliving.com/southern-sayings-6534958)
[5](https://www.reddit.com/r/mississippi/comments/1gah02s/southernisms/)
