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British man learns ‘Texas language’ with 7 iconic phrases only Southern people say
Despite speaking the same language, the UK and US have entirely different slang, and it gets even more complicated by region.
People in California use different words to those in New York, and a Brit has been learning the ‘Texas language’ while living there.
British man learns ‘Texas language’
“I’ve been in America for a few weeks now. In particular, Texas, which means I’ve picked up a few Texan phrases along the way,” Jase said on TikTok.
He then listed seven different phrases that people in the Southern state use all the time – and even said them all in a Texan accent.
1. Ya’ll
First of all, he explained that no one says ‘you all’ in Texas – it’s all ‘ya’ll’ around there!
2. Bigger’n Dallas
The next Texas slang he’s picked up on is ‘bigger’n Dallas’, which people use any time they’re referring to something big.
“That burger’s bigger’n Dallas,” he said for context.
3. Bless your heart
Another thing they say all the time is ‘bless your heart’ which means they feel sorry for you – or it could be an insult!
4. Broke bad
People in Texas also use the phrase ‘broke bad’ when someone is raised by a good family but ends up being a bad person.
“Jesse was broke bad even though his momma raised him right,” he continued.
5. Come hell or high water
The next phrase is used when you’re going to do something regardless of what’s in your way, ‘come hell or high water’.
“I’m going to Lisa’s wedding, come hell or high way,” the TikTok user said as an example.
6. Corn fed
The next one he’s learnt is ‘corn fed’, which Texans use when talking about someone who is overweight.
7. Dad gum it
He also discovered that people in the state sometimes say ‘dad gum it’ instead of ‘dang it’.
“Dad gum it, I stubbed my toe on the dresser,” he said in a Texas accent.
6. Fixin’ to
Another piece of Texan slang is ‘fixin’ to’, which means you are planning to do something.
7. Might could
The final one really confused the Brit. In Texas, they sometimes say ‘might could’ instead of just ‘could’.
For example: “They might could win the game if they had a regular quarterback fit.”
Texans are very impressed
In the comments, Texans are really impressed by his knowledge and accent.
One person wrote: “Coming from a Texan, you should just go ahead and move here, because youre one of us now.”
“Your accent is spot on,” said another.
A third person added: “From a native Texan, you did pretty damn good!”
“Spot on& and they aint just Texan. Mostly southern,” someone else said.
Are there any he missed?
