Being a part of a community means experiencing unconditional love, having a support system, making lifelong friends…and using slang. If you are a part of the University of Oklahoma community, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. We have our own words and phrases for certain places and events that would just leave an outsider alone and confused.
1. The Caf
Pretty self-explanatory but it’s short for “The Cafeteria.” It is truly a wonderful place.
2. The Bizz
Short for “The Bizzell Memorial Library.” Or apparently, the fraternity Beta (only some of you will get this and think it’s funny).
3. O’Conns
Short for “O’Connell’s Irish Pub.” No one at OU calls it that and if someone does, we immediately know that they aren’t from around here.
4. Cashed
I’m not sure if this is just limited to OU but when I say it around others, they have no idea what I mean. Anyway, it’s a synonym for done, whether you as an individual are cashed or your car has broken down and is cashed.
5. The Blender
Not short for anything but used to refer to the physical science building. It just looks like a blender.
6. The Huff
Now, this used to be short for “Huston Huffman Fitness Center,” but now it is no longer called that. The name has changed to “Sarkey’s Fitness Center.” This one doesn't make sense anymore.
7. Dead Week
Short for a normal week right before finals (ba dum tss).
8. Game Day
Short for “let’s get drunk at 9 a.m. and not feel judged.”
Boomer Sooner, amiright?
