10 Southern Sayings Northerners Just Don’t Understand

Growing up in the south we're used to saying things like "y'all" which is short for "you all," a saying that if you're a northerner may sound funny to you. I've always been fascinated by certain phrases or words that northerners say are entirely different than what we say.

Geographically, there has always been a difference in the southern way of living as opposed to the northern way of life. In no way am I picking on our northern friends because I have some family and friends who live up north and there's actually a lot to love about the north. I'm just merely stating that when it comes to language, it's a wonder we understand each other at all.

Here are 10 southern expressions that northerners do not understand.

1. In the south we say "buggy," which is something you put your groceries in. In the north it's referred to as a "shopping cart." I dare you call it a buggy up north because they will look at you like you're crazy.

2. In the south, every type of carbonated beverage is considered a Coke when you say, "I want a Coke." In the north when you say Coke you'll more than likely get a Coca Cola or they will ask you what kind of pop or soda you want?

3. In the south, catty-cornered means something in the corner (diagonal) such as a house or gas station. In the north, it's just on the corner. Say catty-cornered and they will probably think you're talking about your cat being cornered.

4. In the south we say commode. In the north, it's toilet. Unless of course you live in Tollette, Ark. pronounced toll-lette. What were they doing when they named this town?

5. In the south, clicker means remote control. In the north it's simply called a remote. But I have to say, I never called it a clicker, I call it remote control.

6. In the south a good ol' boy is just that someone who loves hunting and fishing, goes to church, is respectful to others and is just is an all around good person. In the north, that's called a dude, like "he's a good dude." Now it seems everyone says, "dude!"

7. In the south we love our sweet tea but in the north you'll be hard pressed to find any sweet tea. Go to a restaurant and ask for some sweet tea and they will tell you "the sugar is on the table, sweeten it up." I know because it's happened to me before.

8. In the south we say "Hold Your Horses," which means be patient. In the north, say that and they probably think you're talking about your ponies.

9. In the south, we say pitcher meaning something that holds your beer or tea. In the north, if you say bring me a pitcher you can only guess what they might think. Baseball anyone?

10. In the south we call our evening meal supper. In the north that's called dinner.

Can you think of anymore southern sayings?  With that being said, I'll stick with my southern roots and no I don't mean my hair.