1. Snowballs
What it means everywhere else: What you chuck at your unsuspecting friend during the winter months.
What it means in Maryland: A sweet, icy concoction that you could eat all summer.
2. Os
What it means everywhere else: Plural for the 15th letter of the alphabet.
What it means in Maryland: The Baltimore Orioles.
3. Ravens
What it means everywhere else: Large birds with black feathers.
What it means in Maryland: The best football team in the land, unless you root for the Redskins.
4. Redskins
What it means everywhere else: A derogatory term for Native Americans.
What it means in Maryland: The best football team in the land, unless you root for the Ravens.
5. Navy
What it means everywhere else: A branch of the U.S. military.
What it means in Maryland: Who you scream your lungs out for during the Army-Navy football game.
6. Cal Ripken, Jr.
What it means everywhere else: A baseball player.
What it means in Maryland: A legend, and really, pretty much a religious figure.
7. Jimmy and Sally
What it means everywhere else: Common names for boys and girls.
What it means in Maryland: Crabs! You learned how to tell the difference between the male and female crabs by their undersides.
8. Pizza
What it means everywhere else: A triangular shaped piece of pizza you gobble up in no time.
What it means in Maryland: Ledo’s square-shaped slices, which you gobble up even faster.
9. DMV
What it means everywhere else: A horrible place called the Department of Motor Vehicles.
What it means in Maryland: An amazing place known as the DC Metro Area, as in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
10. Crab
What it means everywhere else: Someone who’s seriously grouchy.
What it means in Maryland: Those delicious crustaceans that are better than anything you’ve ever tasted, bar none.
11. Old Bay
What it means everywhere else: A body of water connected to the sea or ocean that’s… old.
What it means in Maryland: The seasoning you put on absolutely everything.
12. PG
What it means everywhere else: A movie safe for little kids.
What it means in Maryland: Prince George’s County.
13. Pony
What it means everywhere else: A small horse, and for extra-lucky children, an attraction at your birthday party.
What it means in Maryland: A small horse that roams free on the beaches of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands like in your dreams.
14. Chevy Chase
What it means everywhere else: The star of “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” “Fletch,” and most recently the TV show “Community.”
What it means in Maryland: Chevy Chase is not a man, it’s a city, and a darn fine one at that.
15. Domino Sugars
What it means everywhere else: Probably the sugar you have in your pantry.
What it means in Maryland: The iconic Domino Sugars sign that appears on TV and movies so you know they’re set in Baltimore.
16. Terrapin
What it means everywhere else: You’ll have to consult a dictionary on this one.
What it means in Maryland: A turtle-type animal, and one of the greatest college basketball programs ever from the University of Maryland. Go Terps!
17. Quiet Waters
What it means everywhere else: Quiet waters means there will be smooth sailing ahead.
What it means in Maryland: In Annapolis, Quiet Waters is the best park for biking, hiking, kayaking, or just sitting and being one with the great outdoors.
18. Natural Bohemian
What it means everywhere else: Um, it’s a beer … right?
What it means in Maryland: It’s only the best beer ever created, and it’s Natty Boh to you.
19. Balto
What it means everywhere else: A children’s movie about a dog.
What it means in Maryland: A nickname for the best capital city, Baltimore.
20. O.C.
What it means everywhere else: Orange County, California, or the TV show set in Orange County.
What it means in Maryland: Ocean City, of course!
21. Butters
What it means everywhere else; A character from South Park.
What it means in Maryland: Tan Timberland boots that everyone has.
22. Toboggan
What it means everywhere else: The best vehicle for sledding.
What it means in Maryland: The best thing to wear in the snow: a knit hat.
23. Skiff
What it means everywhere else: Any boat that’s small enough to be helmed by only one passenger.
What it means in Maryland: Just a small dusting of snow. No big deal.
24. Homecoming
What it means everywhere else: The time when everyone heads back to school, usually marked with a game and a dance.
What it means in Maryland: The Fort Hill versus Allegany high school varsity football game. Period.
What other words mean something completely different in Maryland? Tell us in the comments below!