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Posted in Oklahoma June 11, 2015 by Ashley

20 Words You’ll Only Understand If You’re From Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, these words have a special meaning for some that evoke a feeling of pride and nostalgia. If your looking for an interpretation or a good laugh, here you go…

1.) "Howdy"- Just a friendly Oklahoma hello.

2.) "Okie"-Were not all from Muskogee, nor rednecks but were are ALL Oklahoma proud.

3.) "Twister"- Not the game you play with your kids, but a real twister...as in take cover!

4.) "Cowpie"- The polite way to say cow dung.

5.) "Packin"- No, not get packing, but are you packin? Basically, are you carrying your gun?

6.) "Thunder Up"- Proud to chant this all the way to Seattle and back! Our state's rockin professional basketball team.

7.) "Pokes"- Go Pokes! = OSU Fan = Stillwater = Cowboys = Orange...Did I miss any?

8.) "Fraidy Hole"-The term grandma uses for tornado shelter.

9.) "Ice Box"- The refrigerator in the garage that holds the beer...or just a fridge.

10.) "T-Town"- Tulsa, the 2nd largest city in the state, is popular for its arts, entertainment, and culture.

11.) "Okie Dokie"- Saying a simple "okay" Oklahoma style.

12.) "Billfold"- The same as wallet if you are over 40.

13.) "State Fair"- Out-of-towner's don't understand the excitement when we tell them we are going to get cheese curds, funnel cakes, and see the world's smallest woman.

14.) "Tarnation"- The polite way of saying, "What in the hell?"

15.) "The City" or "OKC"- Not only our states capital, but one cool place to live or visit.

16.) "Boomer Sooner"- Music to the ears of OU fans. If you hear Boomer! You better be ready to shout Sooner!

17.) "Fried Okra"- It's no secret we like things fried...especially our okra.

18.) “Fixin to”- Getting ready to.

19.) “Piddling”- Wasting Time

20.) “All Y’All”- The plural form of Y’All

What are some more Oklahoma words that come to mind for you?

Ashley

Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.