103 Slang Words and Sayings You'll Only Hear in Texas

Texas, the Lone Star State, is known for its rich culture and vibrant language. Texans have a unique way of speaking that is filled with colorful slang words and sayings. If you're not from Texas, you might be a little confused by some of the things Texans say. But don't worry, we're here to help.

Here is a list of 103 slang words and sayings that you'll only hear in Texas:

The Funny Travel List Texas: 103 Slang Words, Texas Speak, and Sayin’s: A Comical Language Dictionary of the Lone Star State

by Chuck Acts

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• Howdy - Hello or goodbye.
• Y'all - You all.
• Fixin' to - Going to.
• Poke - Bag.
• Draw - Creek or river.
• Mesquite - Tree or wood.
• Blue norther - Cold front.
• Armadillo - Armored mammal.
• Longhorn - Breed of cattle.
• Cowboy - Cattle herder.
• Rodeo - Competition for cowboys.
• BBQ - Barbecue.
• Chili - Stew made with meat and chili peppers.
• Jalapeno - Hot pepper.
• Margarita - Cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
• Lone Star - Texas flag.
• Alamo - Historic mission in San Antonio.
• Armadillo eggs - Fried cheese balls.
• Big Bend - National park in West Texas.
• Bluebonnet - State flower of Texas.
• Brazos River - River in Central Texas.
• Cadillac Ranch - Art installation in Amarillo.
• Padre Island - Barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Pecan - Nut native to Texas.
• Six Flags Over Texas - Amusement park in Arlington.
• South Padre Island - Resort town on the Gulf of Mexico.
• State Fair of Texas - Annual fair in Dallas.
• Howdy y'all - A friendly greeting.
• Bless your heart - A polite way to say "you're an idiot."
• Fixin' to head out - I'm about to leave.
• Grab a bite - Let's eat.
• Hit the hay - Go to bed.
• It's hotter than blue blazes - It's very hot.
• Knee-high to a grasshopper - Very short.
• Load up the chuck wagon - Let's eat.
• Mosey on down - Walk over here.
• Not for nothin' - Not without reason.
• Off the hook - Very good.
• Pretty as a picture - Very beautiful.
• Quack like a duck - Talk like a fool.
• Raise Cain - Cause trouble.
• Ride herd on - Keep an eye on.
• Rope 'em in - Catch them.
• Saddle up - Get ready to go.
• Shoot the breeze - Talk.
• Skirt around - Avoid.
• Snooze fest - Boring event.
• Straight from the horse's mouth - True information.
• Tall cotton - Successful person.
• Tex-Mex - Mexican-American food.

The Funny Travel List Texas: 103 Slang Words, Texas Speak, and Sayin’s: A Comical Language Dictionary of the Lone Star State

by Chuck Acts

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2054 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	22 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE