17 Hilarious Language Differences Between Louisiana & Up North

In Louisiana, things aren't always at face value, like the spelling and pronunciation of people, places, and things. This understandably may take a little getting used to for persons from up North.

Having a basic conversation could be a little challenging simply because Lousianians have a slightly different way of communicating. For example, folks in the North call a refrigerator, but in Louisiana, that's an icebox. If someone in Louisiana says they’ll carry you to the store, don’t expect a piggyback ride

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Northerners, be warned: If a Louisiana grandma grabs her “pocketbook,” she’s not reaching for a tiny wallet! Snowballs in Louisiana? Oh, they’re real—but they melt in your mouth, not in your hands.

Check out these 17 hilarious North vs. South word mix-ups!

Northern Meaning - Louisiana Meaning

Pop Soda Water

Flippy Person (easily excited/unpredictable) Lively or high-spirited

"Pee Wee" (a small person) Lil Bit

You All Y'all

Going To Fixin' to or gonna

A French Person A Cajun or Creole

Backwater (a marshy area) Bayou

Carnival Mardi Gras

I feel for you Bless Your Heart

Ice Cream Frozen Dessert/Frozen Dessert

Are you coming in? Are you getting down?