Funny Texas Phrases
This week, we're packing up and preparing for our cross-country move from Michigan to Texas. We're all very excited, and a little nervous. Last night we went online to learn a little bit about our new home, and happened across a site with funny Texas phrases:
- Busier than a set of jumper cables at a redneck picnic.
- Busier than a one-legged man at a butt-kicking contest.
- As useful as a pogo stick in quicksand.
- That dog won't hunt. (means, it won't work)
- Don't squat with your spurs on.
- My cow died last night, so I don't need your bull.
- It's so hot, the trees are bribing the dogs.
- Hotter than a goat's behind in a pepper patch.
- He's all broth and no beans.
8 comments:
Ha! What part of Texas are you moving to?
Those are funny!--though you may not use them everyday. Here are a few Texanisms for everyday use:
"Mom--Jimmy tumped over the pot plant."
"Sarah, please put up (this means put away) your dirty boots in the mud room."
"Can I have a coke please? Sure! What kind--we have Roooot Beer, Sprite, Orange, but (sorry) no Coke!"
From a Minnesotan-turned-Texan :D
Moving to Hill Country! About 20 minutes north of San Antonio.
lol! Gotta say, I've been in TX for a year and haven't heard any of those. Of course, I am right off a military post, so that might make a difference.
That's such a beautiful area! Schliterbaun (a river fed water park in New Braunfels) is one of my favorite places ever!
I have lived in NW Texas for 8 years, and I've never heard any of those. We do say y'all, though! Anyway, I'm sure you will love Texas.
I'm from MI also here in texas and I didn't see anyone post I'm fixin to to go up the ro-ed meaning about to go up the road and if it is a real red neck they will say fiddin...lol and yes eveything is a coke no pop here and hard to find squirt. The hill country is fabulous, You will love it make sure you plan a trip to Garner state park on the FRIO river it is beautiful! We go every year.
Texas will be a new adventure. God will bless you and your wonderful family. After all the packing and unpacking...life will be "normal again". Hang in there, honey.
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