Missouri Slang Words That Outsiders Just Don’t Understand

When you travel to different parts of the world, the people who live there often have certain words or phrases that only make sense to locals. So, what are the words that, if someone says them, you just know they’re from Missouri?

Famous Slag Words

Phrases like "As if," "Dope," or "Talk to the hand" were total staples of the 90s, and if I used them now, my kids would definitely think I’m a weirdo. (Okay, they probably think that anyway.) But it got me thinking about the kind of slang that only Missourians really get.

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I’ve spent most of my life in the Show-Me State, and when I hear certain words or phrases, I instantly know: Yep, they’re from Missouri. So, the next time you find yourself going to Missouri, you can be hip and up to date on all slang words from the state.

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According to When in Your State, these are the most popular slang words from Missouri, or is it Missourah?