10 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Baltimoreans Have Their Own Language

There's no culture quite like Baltimore culture. Check out these oh-so-true phrases that only Baltimoreans say. How many are you guilty of using?

1. Hey, hon!

This cozy word is used as a term of endearment in Baltimore.

2. You want a Natty Boh?

Most places know this beer as National Bohemian. In the Baltimore area, it's Natty Boh.

3. How bout dem O's?

If you want to talk Orioles baseball, simply ask the above question.

4. You from the city or the county?

Locals will tell you, there is a vast difference between growing up in Baltimore city and Baltimore county.

5. Go warsh your hands...

Warsh em good.

6. ...and be sure to use plenty of wooder.

And remember, wooder comes from the zinc.

7. Let's get a sno-ball.

Nope, we're not talking about blizzards. In Baltimore, sno-balls are tasty summertime treats that we look forward to all year long.

8. Where you at in Bawlmer?

The Bawlmer slang is strong, especially when asking another resident where in the city they live.

9. I'm from the state of Merlin.

Merlin: the name of a wizard, but also the name commonly used for the Old Line State.

10. Bacaw!

The sweet sound of a raven. It's not uncommon to hear Baltimoreans yell out this sound during football games or at rallies.

What are some other Baltimore phrases commonly used around the city? Feel free to share below, hon!