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What it means everywhere else: What you drink to look sophisticated, but don’t really enjoy that much.
What it means in Kentucky: You always sip on bourbon whiskey—and the best in the world at that. Also known as toothache medicine.
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What it means everywhere else: A sugary treat you were discouraged from eating by your dentist.
What it means in Kentucky: Cream candy, forever and always.
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What it means everywhere else: How you might pronounce burger if you were really drunk.
What it means in Kentucky: A sort of mystery meat everything but the kitchen sink stew that you would probably eat for every meal if you could. (Note: It tastes way better than it looks.)
What it means everywhere else: A genre of music you probably haven’t listened to enough to know how to define.
What it means in Kentucky: A lifestyle.
What it means everywhere else: Something people used to tie a horse up to and ride in.
What it means in Kentucky: What you push your groceries in.
What it means everywhere else: The color of the sky, or how you describe your mood when you’re feeling a little down.
What it means in Kentucky: The color every University of Kentucky Wildcats fan (read: everyone from Kentucky) bleeds.
What it means everywhere else: A stream of water that falls from a steep incline.
What it means in Kentucky: A super visual way to describe a mullet.
What it means everywhere else: Something that sounds totally and completely unappetizing.
What it means in Kentucky: A super delicious open-faced sandwich covered in Mornay sauce.
What it means everywhere else: That thing your grandma is always trying to get you to watch on TV.
What it means in Kentucky: The most fancy sports even in the world. It’s really more about the hats than the horses.
What it means everywhere else: The specific soft drink, Coca-Cola.
What it means in Kentucky: Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Ale 8…pretty much any soft drink you can think of.
What it means everywhere else: A city in Germany.
What it means in Kentucky: An absolutely gigantic strip mall with tons of shopping and dining off the I-75.
What it means everywhere else: A popular and beloved American president.
What it means in Kentucky: Sit down for a few hours and let me tell you all about how Kentucky was Lincoln’s birthplace, new friend.
What it means everywhere else: People cleaning out their garage and selling you their junk.
What it means in Kentucky: The 400 Mile Sale on Highway 68, where you’ve basically furnished an entire apartment in a single summer week.
What it means everywhere else: Beans, tomato, corn, hamburger, and sometimes a few other vegetables in a hearty stew.
What it means in Kentucky: Basically the same thing, but always with some elbow noodles thrown into the mix.
What it means everywhere else: A super high proof bourbon.
What it means in Kentucky: Not just a drink that will kick your butt—but also a terrifying bird that will kick your butt.
What it means everywhere else: A caffeinated beverage made from tea leaves, usually served hot.
What it means in Kentucky: The sweeter and colder the better. Also, a big political party in the state.
What it means everywhere else: Animals that usually live on a farm, or that police ride on sometimes.
What it means in Kentucky: Common pets, hobbies, and stars of the Derby world.
What it means everywhere else: The name of your favorite aunt.
What it means in Kentucky: The name of your favorite dessert, Brown Betty.
What it means everywhere else: An herb used to freshen breath, sometimes used in gum or mouthwash.
What it means in Kentucky: The must have ingredient for a mint julep—a drink that totally doesn’t taste anything like mouthwash.
What it means everywhere else: An extinct wooly beast with tusks.
What it means in Kentucky: The most amazing caves you’ve ever seen in your life that made you totally appreciate the natural world.
What it means everywhere else: A former British Prime Minister.
What it means in Kentucky: Churchill Downs, where you go to watch the Kentucky Derby and show off your hat.
What it means everywhere else: A place that houses aquatic life for the public to come and see.
What it means in Kentucky: The Newport Aquarium, where you’ll find all the Ohioans visiting Kentucky for the weekend.
What it means everywhere else: A popular fast food chain.
What it means in Kentucky: What comes from your mom’s kitchen.
What it means everywhere else: A major city in Kentucky.
What it means in Kentucky: The word that no one but Kentuckians pronounce correctly.
What it means everywhere else: What you need when your boyfriend moves in with you.
What it means in Kentucky: The tavern everyone goes to after University of Kentucky football home games. What other words mean something different in Kentucky? Tell us in the comments below!
