Minnesota Slang Words To Sound Like A Local

If you’re spending some time in the state, you will want to know these Minnesota slang words to help you speak like a local. From great road trips to tasty burgers, as well as enjoyable cities like Minneapolis, this is a state you will want to get to know a whole lot better.

Here are 7 Minnesota Slang Words To Sound Like A Local

1. Oh, for cute! = Adorable

Adding ‘Oh’ to the start of an expression in Minnesota is a way of emphasising it. “Oh, for fun!”, “Oh, for sure”, “Oh for cute”.

2. Uff-da = Oh!

Uff da can be used to express surprise, relief, exhaustion, astonishment, and dismay.

3. You betcha = Agreement

Sure, you might hear this in other places too, but it’s really popular in MN. “You betcha” is a way to agree with someone or say yes.

4. Holy buckets = Jeez Louise

Like “Jeez Louise” or “For crying out loud.”

5. Budge = Skip the line

“Hey, that guy just budged me!”

6. Skol = Cheers!/Game chant

If you’ve been to a Vikings game at the U.S. Bank Stadium you’ve most definitely heard fans scream and sing this word! This Norwegian word actually means “cheers” and “to good health.”

7. Duck, Duck, Gray Duck = Duck, Duck, Goose

Nobody is quite sure why, but the game Duck, Duck, Goose is Duck, Duck, Gray Duck in Minnesota.

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