1. Packers
What it means everywhere else: Someone who packs boxes.
What it means in Wisconsin: The only NFL team that’s it’s acceptable to cheer for in this state.
2. Brat
What it means everywhere else: An unruly child who is extremely annoying (see also: a terrifying brand of dolls).
What it means in Wisconsin: A tube of tender meat often cooked in beer and grilled.
3. Curds
What it means everywhere else: Misspelling of an Iranian ethnic group that populates a region called Kurdistan.
What it means in Wisconsin: Tiny chunks of cheese that squeak, often deep-fried.
4. Spotted Cow
What it means everywhere else: A cow with lots of spots.
What it means in Wisconsin: The most delicious beer coming out of the Midwest crafted by New Glarus Brewing Company.
5. FIB
What it means everywhere else: A lie.
What it means in Wisconsin: Abbreviation for F*cking Illinois B*stards, referring to Illinois drivers that head North to use Wisconsin’s lakes, bringing bad driving and crowded roads with them.
6. Brewers
What it means everywhere else: Someone who makes beer.
What it means in Wisconsin: The Milwaukee Brewers major league baseball team… but also someone who makes beer.
7. Dells
What it means everywhere else: A popular computer brand commonly encountered in the office world.
What it means in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Dells, a huge tourist attraction and the “waterpark capital of the world.”
8. PBR
What it means everywhere else: Professional Bull Riding.
What it means in Wisconsin: A Milwaukee classic Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, known for fueling the fun at college parties around the Midwest and its red, white, and blue label.
9. Oshkosh
What it means everywhere else: A kids clothing company.
What it means in Wisconsin: A city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, home to Oshkosk B’gosh headquarters.
10. Badgers
What it means everywhere else: A small but aggressive mammal, known for the unique pattern of fur on its face.
What it means in Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin athletics, who’s red and white can be seen throughout the entire state.
11. Custard
What it means everywhere else: A cream often found in pastries made mostly of milk and egg yolk.
What it means in Wisconsin: A delicious frozen treat found all around Wisconsin similar to ice cream but with eggs as a key ingredient in addition to cream and sugar.
12. Deer
What it means everywhere else: A misspelled term of endearment.
What it means in Wisconsin: A common mammal that frolics around then entire state, often quickly turned into roadkill or dinner.
13. Bucks
What it means everywhere else: Slang for a dollar bill.
What it means in Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s NBA team, the Milwaukee Bucks. Fear the deer!
14. Cheesehead
What it means everywhere else: Someone who has a head made out of cheese.
What it means in Wisconsin: Term used to describe Packers fans, the most dedicated fan base in the NFL, known for their ability to drink lots of beer and withstand frigid temperatures for hours at Lambeau Field.
15. Mosquitos
What it means everywhere else: Tiny bugs that come out at night known for sometimes biting unsuspecting victims.
What it means in Wisconsin: Giant winged creatures that swarm through Wisconsin leaving unbearably itchy and swollen bite marks in their path.
16. Miller
What it means everywhere else: Someone who makes bread.
What it means in Wisconsin: Another famous beer company from Wisconsin, known for inventing the “lite” beer.
17. Pop
What it means everywhere else: The sound a bubble makes when it explodes.
What it means in Wisconsin: The word the Western half of Wisconsin uses to describe any sort of carbonated sugary drink.
18. Green Bay
What it means everywhere else: An inlet in which the ocean meets the beach, green in color.
What it means in Wisconsin: Hometown of the Packers, also frequently flooded with a sea of green.
19. Bears
What it means everywhere else: A large mammal that’s known for being furry and eating salmon.
What it means in Wisconsin: The most overrated team in the NFL, the Chicago Bears, who will forever indeed “suck.”
20. Bubbler
What it means everywhere else: Something that makes bubbles.
What it means in Wisconsin: A drinking fountain.
21. Polka
What it means everywhere else: A type of dot.
What it means in Wisconsin: A style of music that is still listened to in Wisconsin, despite its drop off in popularity across the rest of the country.
22. Bars
What it means everywhere else: A piece of metal used to restrict access through a hole.
What it means in Wisconsin: A public place to consume alcoholic beverages, found in seemingly every other Wisconsin storefront.
23. Camouflage
What it means everywhere else: A pattern used by hunters to hide themselves in the forest.
What it means in Wisconsin: A pattern commonly worn by hunters and non-hunters alike regardless of the time of day or the activity they’re participating in.
24. Fryday
What it means everywhere else: The last day of the work week.
What it means in Wisconsin: A day reserved for “fish fries,” a social gathering in Wisconsin in which tons of fresh fish is battered and deep fried while friends consume lots of beer.
25. Snow Days
What it means everywhere else: A day that causes the city to shut down due to snow fall.
What it means in Wisconsin: A typical day in Wisconsin in which snow falls from the sky and operations go about completely normally.
26. Hog
What it means everywhere else: A pig.
What it means in Wisconsin: The very popular Wisconsin-made Harley Davidson motorcycle; Also an acronym for Harley Owners Group.
27. America’s Dairyland
What it means everywhere else: Probably the corny name of some dairy farm.
What it means in Wisconsin: “Wisconsin,” one of the most beautiful states in the country, full of lakes, beer, brats, and awesome people that are always having a good time.
What other words mean something different in the Wisconsin? Tell us in the comments below! 
