Posted in Louisiana
January 25, 2018
Only In Louisiana Will You Hear These 12 Unique Cajun Phrases
Growing up in Louisiana, you’re bound to hear some interesting phrases. You may not even think they’re unique until you say them outside of Louisiana, when you’re bound to raise a few eyebrows. Some of these phrases are Cajun, some of these phrases are found throughout Louisiana and all of them will make you say “Yep, I’ve said that before.”
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No, we’re not talking about putting clothes on. In Louisiana, this term refers to how you’d like your po’boy. If you’d like your po’boy dressed, then it’ll come with lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo.
Used as a term of endearment, meaning "love" or "dear".
This Cajun term refers to a a party that lasts long into the night.
Ever picked off the little burnt pieces that fall off of a roast? Some would say it’s the best part, and we call that "debris".
We love to pass a good time! In other words, we like to have a good time.
Pronounced boo-coo, it’s French for "a lot." As in, there were beaucoup people at the crawfish boil.
It’s good!
The cornerstone of all Cajun and Creole cooking begins with the Holy Trinity: onions, bell peppers, and celery.
Let the good times roll!
A little something extra you probably weren’t expecting.
That weekly trip to the grocery store!
After you make ‘em, ya gotta save ‘em! (AKA, put them away.)
What are some other phrases unique to Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!
