Here Are 12 Words That You’ll Only Understand If You’re From Wyoming

Each state has its own culture and words or terms that reflect characteristics of that particular region and lifestyle. It's funny how the exact same word can have a different meaning depending on the region in which you hear it. Every state has its own unique sayings, and Wyoming is no different. Here's a list of some of Wyoming slang and Wyoming words that you might hear and understand, but likely only if you're from Wyoming or spent much time here!

1. Greenies

Nope, we don't mean the dental treats for dogs. Wyoming natives refer to Colorado tourists as "greenies." The term comes from the Colorado license plate, which is green in color.

2. Dout

Dout means to put out a fire.

3. Buckle Bunny

A Buckle Bunny is someone who is attracted to rodeo cowboys.

4. "Looks like 10 miles of dirt road."

"Looks like 10 miles of dirt road" refers to someone whose appearance is disheveled.

5. Flaming Gorge Days

Flaming Gorge Days is an event in Wyoming that features concerts, sports tournaments, and festivals. It takes place each June in Sweetwater County.

6. Buckaroo

A Buckaroo is a cowboy who does ranch work for a living.

7. Barking Squirrel

A Barking Squirrel is a prairie dog.

8. Rocky Mountain Canary

A Rocky Mountain Canary refers to a burro.

9. High Roller

A High Roller is a horse that leaps high into the air.

10. Gully Washer

A Gully Washer is heavy rain.

11. Silk

Silk refers to barbed wire.

12. Biscuit

Biscuit refers to a saddle horn.

Words are a window to the way we look at the world. Zoom in a little bit and the word itself and the way it is pronounced will tell you a lot about a particular region. Wyoming sayings are colorful and interesting, but they are part of what makes us who we are!

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