Geografisch en cultureel Engels - Midwest US English

Here you will find slang from the Midwest US, highlighting regional expressions, accents, and local cultural language.

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to worsh

[werkwoord]

(Midwestern US) to clean or wash something

Ex: We need to worsh the windows; they're so dirty.

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pop

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Midwestern US) a carbonated soft drink

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hotdish

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Minnesota, Upper Midwest) a baked casserole typically containing a starch, meat, and vegetables

Ex: Hotdish is a Minnesota comfort food favorite.

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bubbler

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Wisconsin, parts of the Midwest) a drinking fountain

Ex: The bubbler is broken , so we need another water source .

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oofta

[tussenwerpsel]

(Minnesota, Upper Midwest) an exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, exhaustion, or exasperation

Ex: Uff da, I didn't expect all this traffic.

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frunchroom

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago) the front room of a house or apartment, typically used for entertaining guests

Ex: He kept the frunchroom tidy since guests were coming over.

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to take with

[werkwoord]

(Upper Midwestern US) to take something along with you

Ex: They said we could take it with if we wanted.

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to bring with

[werkwoord]

(Upper Midwestern US) to bring someone or something along with you

Ex: Make sure to bring the tools with when you leave.

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to come with

[werkwoord]

(Upper Midwestern US) to accompany or join someone or something

Ex: It 's always more fun to come with friends to events like these .

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the Lake

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago, Upper Midwest) Lake Michigan, especially in reference to its shoreline along Chicago

Ex: Walking along The Lake is my favorite summer activity.

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the L

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago, Upper Midwest) the elevated train system serving downtown and surrounding areas

Ex: He missed his stop because he fell asleep on the L.

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prairie

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago, Upper Midwest) a vacant lot or undeveloped piece of land, often in an urban area

Ex: Developers are planning to build apartments on that prairie.

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grabowski

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago) a determined, hardworking, and loyal person

Ex: The team respects him because he's such a grabowski.

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grachki

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Chicago) a garage key, spelled in eye dialect to reflect local pronunciation

Ex: Always keep your grachki on a keyring so you don't lose them.

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