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18 Slang Words You'll Definitely Hear In Indiana

"Ope, sorry I didn't see ya there."

Katelyn Milligan

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18 Slang Words You'll Definitely Hear In Indiana

Katelyn Milligan

The state of Indiana in the Midwest is "the Crossroads of America" and has its own unique terms and phrases to describe our home and culture. We do love our corn, tenderloins, and the Colts while waiting for The 500 to come back around each year.

1. Pop

Our name for a carbonated soft drink. Any other name just sounds wrong.

2. Cornhole

Indiana's favorite pastime game played with bean bags. It is fun and competitive.

3. "Ope"

Simultaneously a word and a sound, it is the noise we make when people bump into each other and always occurs before "sorry" or "excuse me."

4. Big Ten

Chances are you know what a Boilermaker, the Irish, or B-Town is without needing an explanation.

5. Crawdads

Tiny freshwater lobsters people go fishing for.

6. Puppy Chow

This was the best snack during elementary school and you secretly wish you could eat it all the time as an adult.

7. "You guys"

The phrase that is the beginning of most conversations with large groups.

8. The Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are Indiana's professional football team. Speaking of, we still love you Peyton Manning.

9. Water fountain

The other popular term used is a drinking fountain.

10. Lightning bugs

Our favorite little harmless bugs to catch during summer nights or watch while hundreds of them light up the dark sky.

11. Rummage sale

These occur during the summer and are a way to find "treasures" or get rid of your old clutter.

12. Tennis shoes

The only time this term becomes a problem is when explaining the difference between regular tennis shoes for exercise and specific tennis shoes for playing tennis.

13. James Dean

A famous actor who grew up in Indiana. Chances are you have heard of him or seen others obsessed with him.

14. The Region

The northwest Indiana area near Chicago.

15. The 500

A nickname for the Indianapolis 500 race which occurs during Memorial weekend and is a popular event to celebrate.

16. The Circle

A nickname for the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis.

17. Sweeper

This is another name for a vacuum cleaner.

18. Car-mel (not Caramel)

In the Midwest, there are only two syllables.

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18 Slang Words You'll Definitely Hear In Indiana

"Ope, sorry I didn't see ya there."

1. Pop

2. Cornhole

3. "Ope"

4. Big Ten

5. Crawdads

6. Puppy Chow

7. "You guys"

8. The Colts

9. Water fountain

10. Lightning bugs

11. Rummage sale

12. Tennis shoes

13. James Dean

14. The Region

15. The 500

16. The Circle

17. Sweeper

18. Car-mel (not Caramel)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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