Local words or phrases that you hate

[becpee]

After seeing a thread yesterday with somebody writing the all too familiar
"Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" it made me think about words or phrases that are or have been used that are unique to where you live (City, State or Country) that you hate, either for the way it sounds, what it means or the way it feels you're portrayed to others.

I really hate the commercials that Australia tourism has made and features overseas, particularly Lara Bingle and "Where the bloody hell are you?"
It makes all Aussie's seem bogun (check the urban dictionary for that definition if you don't know what it means), ok maybe about 60% of us are bogun but that's beside the point

 

[phamton]

It makes all Aussie's seem bogun (check the urban dictionary for that definition if you don't know what it means), ok maybe about 60% of us are bogun but that's beside the point

I can't think of anything right now but wanted to tell you thanks for introducing a new word into my vocabulary. I quite like that word "bogun." I kind of wish I were Australian so I could use it.

 

[becpee]

I can't think of anything right now but wanted to tell you thanks for introducing a new word into my vocabulary. I quite like that word "bogun." I kind of wish I were Australian so I could use it.

I do love the urban dictionary, descriptive as always

 

[Narnian_Princess]

I used to live on an area of Florida where people pronounced local city names containing the letters 'en' as 'ing'-- Ellenton became "Ellington" when spoken and Bradenton became "Bradington". Drove me nuts.

Most people there also called the Gulf 'the golf'. Two different words, people.

 

[becpee]

Since New Zealand and Australia are ALMOST the same country I think i'm allowed to say that Jandals is one of the most ridiculous words i've ever heard.

"What are Jandals?" you may ask

These are Jandals!



AKA as Thongs in Australia and Flip Flops to those in North America.

I am very careful, that while i'm in North America I do not ask anybody if they like my "thongs"

 

[diznygirl]

Can I do a song? Somehow, Kool and the Gang gets played a lot in my town. It's not cute anymore.

 

[emer95]

There are a few people in Buffalo who say "yous" as in, "Are yous done with that food?" Makes me cringe. Even better, "Yous guys" or "yous guyses."

Also, "can I come with?"

"I don't know where she's at."

Cringe!!

 

[Tozzie]

Since New Zealand and Australia are ALMOST the same country I think i'm allowed to say that Jandals is one of the most ridiculous words i've ever heard.

"What are Jandals?" you may ask

These are Jandals!



AKA as Thongs in Australia and Flip Flops to those in North America.

I am very careful, that while i'm in North America I do not ask anybody if they like my "thongs"

When I was growing up we always called them thongs, not flip flops so some of us in North America would know what you were talking about.

BTW, Austailia, is the number one place to visit on my bucket list , but I will not fly that long for less than a month so that trip is 3 1/2 years away when I retire, it will be my retirement gift to myself.

 

[becpee]

When I was growing up we always called them thongs, not flip flops so some of us in North America would know what you were talking about.

LOL One of my friends was going to an attraction somewhere and asked "Can I wear thongs?"

And the guy looked at her and said "I don't think that's an appropriate question, do you?"

It took her a minute to figure that one out

 

[dowchick]

I don't know how local this is but I don't like the phrase "needless to say" If it was needless to say, why say it?

People here say youins instead of you and warsh instead of wash. Drives me nuts. LOL

 

[low-key]

we say Pop in Ohio, but Im alright with it , in fact I get mad at the rest of the world not talking like I do

 

[dowchick]

we say Pop in Ohio, but Im alright with it , in fact I get mad at the rest of the world not talking like I do

I say soda, but I am the only one I know who does, everyone else says pop.

 

[PigletsPal2]

Can I do a song? Somehow, Kool and the Gang gets played a lot in my town. It's not cute anymore.

I know exactly what you mean! I went to DGD's orientation at Celebration HS, keeping DD#1 company, and if they played that song once, they played it 100 times!

I don't care if I never hear it again, and I don't even live in Celebration!

Queen Colleen

 

[FLSarah]

There's a great mix of cultures, languages, and dialects in southwest FL, so I've gotten pretty good about figuring out what people mean when they say a word I don't know. But when I first moved here I was completely stumped the first time someone was referring to their buggy. The only thing I could think of was a horse & buggy and that didn't make sense in their context. They meant a shopping cart for those that don't know. That's one of the only local word that I don't like, and it's really hit or miss if people say the word.

I'm from Indiana originally, and it was like nails on a chalkboard when someone would add an R to wash (warsh, Warshington). UGH!

 

[powellrj]

I'm from Indiana originally, and it was like nails on a chalkboard when someone would add an R to wash (warsh, Warshington). UGH!

I am with you on the R thing. I am going to add youins to the list. Its like nails on a chalk board to me.

 

[low-key]

I say soda, but I am the only one I know who does, everyone else says pop.

, your parents must be so ashamed

 

[dowchick]

, your parents must be so ashamed

My mom says "oinges" so she can deal with my saying soda.

 

[Kerrio929]

There are a few people in Buffalo who say "yous" as in, "Are yous done with that food?" Makes me cringe. Even better, "Yous guys" or "yous guyses." Also, "can I come with?" "I don't know where she's at." Cringe!!

Lived in buffalo for years and HATED this!

 

[sasywtch]

I don't know why but I do not like to hear "Cali" for California. My daughter has said it for years and I've hated it and do not know why.

We're pregnant is another one

 

[Hillbeans]

Not quite a local word per se but I'm over having to pretend I am a fan of Bruce Springsteen, The Sopranos or Snooki just because I live in NJ. I like none of the above!