If you're not from Missouri, then their slang can be a bit puzzling. Do you think you're a true Missouri slang expert? Take these 12 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
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What would someone from Missouri refer to as a "hoosier?"
A white collar worker
A redneck
A punk
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What is the "farty-far?"
A far away lake
A state fair
An interstate
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True or false: In Missouri you don't wash your clothes, you "warsh" your clothes.
True
False
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If you're "put off" in Missouri, how are you feeling?
Pretty happy
Kind of slighted
Pretty darn angry
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What is anything that's carbonated called in Missouri?
Pop
Coke
Soda
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If you're eating a "sundah" what are you eating in Missouri?
A sandwich
A sundae
A piece of pie
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What do you carry your groceries home in if you're from Missouri?
A bag
A basket
A sack
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If you're near a "crick" what are you standing next to in Missouri?
A cricket
A creek
A crooked person
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If you're "landing" in Missouri, what are you doing?
Arriving
Getting in on a flight
Leaving
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If you're doing "washers" in Missouri what are you doing?
Washing clothes
Playing the best game ever
Assembling book shelves
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If you're referring to "butter" in Missouri, what are you referring to?
A dairy product made from cream or milk
The best cake ever
Anything creamy
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What is the city museum?
A museum housing artifacts
A playground for adults with booze
A museum for children
Uh-oh, it's clear that you're not from Missouri. Not only does their slang clearly baffle you, but there's little that you understand about the Missouri dialect. Fret not, at least you learned something new along the way.
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly Missouri slang savvy! Whether you've spent time in this state or live there currently, you know Missouri slang better than the average American. Well done!
B+, Missouri Slang Savvy
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Missouri slang superstar! Whether you're from Missouri or not, you have a true handle on the dialect that makes the dialect in Missouri so special. Well done!
A+, Missouri Slang Superstar
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Right!
1
What would someone from Missouri refer to as a "hoosier?"
A white collar worker
A redneck
A punk
2
What is the "farty-far?"
A far away lake
A state fair
An interstate
3
True or false: In Missouri you don't wash your clothes, you "warsh" your clothes.
True
False
4
If you're "put off" in Missouri, how are you feeling?
Pretty happy
Kind of slighted
Pretty darn angry
5
What is anything that's carbonated called in Missouri?
Pop
Coke
Soda
6
If you're eating a "sundah" what are you eating in Missouri?
A sandwich
A sundae
A piece of pie
7
What do you carry your groceries home in if you're from Missouri?
A bag
A basket
A sack
8
If you're near a "crick" what are you standing next to in Missouri?
A cricket
A creek
A crooked person
9
If you're "landing" in Missouri, what are you doing?
Arriving
Getting in on a flight
Leaving
10
If you're doing "washers" in Missouri what are you doing?
Washing clothes
Playing the best game ever
Assembling book shelves
11
If you're referring to "butter" in Missouri, what are you referring to?
A dairy product made from cream or milk
The best cake ever
Anything creamy
12
What is the city museum?
A museum housing artifacts
A playground for adults with booze
A museum for children
