10 Words And Phrases You’ll Only Understand If You’re From Montana
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Jessica Wick
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Considering Montana is the size of a country, it’s only fitting that the locals have their own language. Obviously, local dialect will vary from county to county, and Montana might unknowingly share some of these phrases with a few other states. But if you want to talk like a local, you should know a few of the words and expressions Montanans use that might not make sense anywhere else.
This is a crick, not a "creek."
A ditch is not found on the side of the road. A ditch is a drink. One part whiskey, one part water, poured over ice.
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Oh, that thing on the side of the road? That would be a borrow pit.
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This is a rig. It could also be known as an outfit.
Antelopes live elsewhere.
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That would be the slang term for Bozeman. Californians seem to like it.
Sorry, Californians, but this is what Montanans call you when you move to the Treasure State. But if you think about it, hugging bunnies sounds kind of great.
No, this is not a tassel, it’s a delicious meat and potato pie that originated in England but was perfected in Butte.
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These are fried bull testicles, so order them at your own discretion.
If someone from Montana says this to you, it means that you should handle whatever situation you’re in in a mature, adult way...in other words, suck it up!
What words or expressions have you only heard in Montana?
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