11 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Vermonters Have Their Own Language

If you’ve spent time in Vermont, you’ve probably heard some words and phrases that make you wonder if people have their own language in VT. Perhaps you, your parents or grandparents have grown up here, in which case there’s a good chance you've heard these things growing up. Heck, you may even say them yourself. If so, congratulations! You're fluent in Vermonter! And if you haven't heard some of these things people from Vermont say before, take note because the old timers still use these distinctive words and phrases and now you'll be ready to translate.

1. Jesum Crow

Commonly used in a state of anger or surprise, but it's less offensive than yelling "Je$@$ Ch^!$&!"

2. Dooryard

This is the main entry way area into the house for people. Or rather, it hasn't been taken over by the farm and used by animals.

3. Mounain

Not "mountain," it's "mounain" (pronounced without the "t").

4. By the Jesus

Often said in a state of amazement, this is another way of saying "You betcha!"

5. Djeet?

A quick way of asking "Did you eat?"

6. Djew?

Djeet? Yeah, Djew? This translates to "Yeah. Did you?"

7. Creemee

In Vermont it means a soft serve ice cream, but anyone living in Vermont knows it's called a creemee, and If you order a creemee outside of VT you might be asked "You want a creamy what?".

8. Mud Season

It's a real season in Vermont, but we're not sure what out of staters would think this means...

9. Down Cellar

For whatever reason, we don't need "the" between down and cellar. Essentially this means 'in the basement.'

10. Upta

As in "Are you going upta the mountain?"

11. Yard Art

You'll find all sorts of interesting things in yards in Vermont. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

If you are familiar with these words and phrases, then you'll likely have these 17 undeniable things that you'll find in every Vermont home.

What other Vermont stereotypes do you know? And what are some more things Vermonters say that we didn't cover in this list? Let us know below by leaving a comment.