18 Words That Have Probably Made Their Way Into Secret Family Dialects | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

18 Words That Have Probably Made Their Way Into Secret Family Dialects

You and your family have definitely come up with your own vocabulary.

126
18 Words That Have Probably Made Their Way Into Secret Family Dialects
stocksnap.io

Have you ever had a word in your family that only your family uses? Maybe someone in your family made up this word, or the word has a special meaning amongst your family. Well, my family has these words, and apparently, other families do too! Check out this list of words that are part of different family's dialect.

1. Roo

This word describes something that is super cute-- typically when you are describing a dog. Another variation of this word could also be used as "puppy-roo."

2. Bicky

This word is used to describe a treat or a dog biscuit.

3. Cuss a cat

This happens to be used a form of expressing frustration.

4. Kraut

"My aunt is German, so instead of cussing, she says the word "kraut!" This is basically synonymous for crap... or other forms of that word!

5. Dandy

What you call someone when you have no other word to describe what they are.

6. "Shoot a monkey"

This is another term for the "s word," and yes-- that one.

7. "Pray, tell me why"

Another way to say "Why in the world?"

8. Doogigie (doo-jig-ee)

This is used to describe a hair tie.

9. "I’m just Jayvinin’"

My great great grandfather was named Jay. He predicted everything and it usually came true and that’s where the term came from!

10. TRD

This is used when someone isn't doing what you want them to do or being a jerk.

11. Skittles

Which means someone farted... (LOL)

12. "Gee"

It replaces "yeah, right." It is a way for us to be sarcastic when we think people are lying.

13. Milt

Another way to say the word "milk."

14. Attic-attic-attic

We have three attic spaces: the attic, the attic-attic, and the attic-attic-attic. The attic is an office space. The attic-attic is the actual attic. And the attic-attic-attic is our second actual attic.

15. TV changer

Another word for the remote.

16. Kipe

This is used to describe harmless stealing between families. "My sister kiped my favorite shirt!"

17. Bullfrogging

This is used when you are just teasing/messing with someone.

18. Ugly rugby

This is used to describe someone doing something dumb in a light hearted way.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

529442
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

412213
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments