Kentucky-isms

 

Well, if you live in Kentucky or any part of the Southern part of the U.S., you have heard or even may had said any of the below. I just thought I would enlighten my fellow readers. Different parts of the world have things you say that others are like, "what in the world are they talking about!" This can even happen in other parts of the US. As with my daughter who moved from the southern part of the US to the west coast. When she says one of these, her co-workers are like, "what the heck!" and then just start laughing! With the help of my daughter, she compiled a list of some of the common ones we say. So let's get started!

* What the Sam Hill?  

    This means: what the heck? Fun fact: Apparently, Sammy was a guy that cussed so much his name became a euphemism for cussing itself!

* I got a Hitch in my Gitty-up

    Means: I'm hurting, to be injured, moving slow Ex: Slow down, I have a hitch in my gitty-up. Happens to me a lot, since I am getting older! Especially in the cold weather.

* It has been a month of Sundays

    Means: A super long time. For me it happens usually on Wednesday's when I am ready for my work week to be over!

* O' Lord, Katie bar the door!

    Means Watch out! Prepare yourself, something's coming.

* It's all "Gummed up"

    Means Nasty or dirty

* I'm living High on the Hog

    Means Rich/extravagant or financially secure. I usually say this if I am eating a steak, because that doesn't happen often!

* To be "hot". Ex: Ohhh, I am so hot! Sometimes also will say, "I am so over it"!

    Means: incredibly mad, like you're so angry your face turns red

* I am full as a tick

    Means you have eaten so much food, you cannot eat anymore. Mostly said on holidays

* If it were a snake, it would've bit me

    Means: often said after you lost something and it was so close to you when you found it, if that object were a snake it would have attacked you

* They are three sheets to the wind

    Means incredibly drunk

* Piss or get off the pot

    Means to stop dilly-dallying (stalling)

* They couldn't hit the broadside of a barn

    Means Bad aim. Ex: when someone is throwing a ball and can't hit the basket.

* Spitting snow/rain

    Means it's trying to snow/rain

Well, I think you are ready for a visit to us Kentuckians! I can't wait! We are all different and it takes all of us to make up the world. So wherever you live, however you talk, we are all one in humanity. You are perfectly made, no matter where you live. 

God made us all, in his image and He loves you!

Psalm 139: 13-14; "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Luke 12:7: "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." 

Love to all,