Here Are 10 Words You’ll Only Understand If You’re From Iowa

If you're an Iowan, you're used to out-of-towners giving you confused, somewhat concerned looks when you say things like "cornhole" and "padiddle" during a normal conversation. We Iowans know we say some strange things, but they make sense to us, so here are ten wacky words you'll understand if you're from Iowa.

1. Padiddle: It's an Iowan custom to punch the top of the car and yell "padiddle!" when you see a car with one headlight burnt out.

2. Cornhole: It's not what it sounds like, we promise. This is what we Iowan's call the fun lawn game you play at family reunions.

3. Pop: Quit calling it soda or cola, it's pop.

4. Crick: No, it's not a baby cricket, this is what many Iowans call a "creek."

5. Puppy Chow: Out-of-towners will give you a concerned look when you offer them puppy chow, until they see the delicious chocolaty goodness that is this Iowan treat.

6. RAGBRAI: It sounds like a dirty old bra, but it's actually a week-long festivity of biking, camping and drinking.

7. Pork Queen: In any other state, this might be an insult, but in Iowa, it's actually an honor.

8. Straw Poll: This is an event where a presidential straw poll is taken by Iowa Republicans. And yes, that is Mike Huckabee playing guitar with Elvis.

9. Prairie Lights: No, this isn't some celestial phenomenon in the sky, it's actually a really popular bookstore where many high-profile authors do signings.

10. Knee high by fourth of July: This last one is more of a saying, but this farmer's phrase regarding corn growth can be confusing when mumbled to out-of-towners.

Can you think of any more words that only Iowans will understand? Share them in the comments below!

For more fun from the Hawkeye State, read 10 Weird And Wacky Holiday Traditions You'll Only Get If You're From Iowa.