Texan Expressions

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of colorful sayings and slang from the Lone Star State!

1.
In Texas, what does it mean if someone says they're 'fixin' to' do something?
A
About to do something
B
Repairing something
C
Refusing to do something
D
Forgetting to do something
2.
What does a Texan mean when they say 'all hat, no cattle'?
A
Someone who is all talk and no action
B
Someone who is wealthy
C
A rancher who lost their herd
D
A fashionable dresser
3.
In Texas, what is a 'blue norther'?
A
A brand of soda
B
A type of wildflower
C
A police officer
D
A sudden cold front
4.
What does a Texan mean by 'cattywampus'?
A
Crooked or askew
B
Extremely happy
C
Exhausted
D
Angry
5.
If a Texan says 'I'm madder than a wet hen,' what do they mean?
A
They are soaking wet
B
They are very angry
C
They are hungry
D
They are confused
6.
In Texas, 'y'all' is a contraction of which two words?
A
You all
B
Yes all
C
Young all
D
Ya'll
7.
What does the Texan expression 'rode hard and put up wet' mean?
A
Someone who looks exhausted or worn out
B
Working on a ranch all day
C
A well-trained horse
D
Getting caught in a rainstorm
8.
In Texas, what is a 'kolache'?
A
A Czech-inspired pastry popular in Texas
B
A type of fence
C
A type of hat
D
A dance move
9.
What does a Texan mean when they say someone is 'all tore up'?
A
Extremely tired
B
Dressed in rags
C
Very upset or emotional
D
Physically injured
10.
In Texas, what does 'bless your heart' often imply?
A
Sincere sympathy
B
Genuine admiration
C
A religious blessing
D
A polite way to express pity or mild criticism
11.
What is a 'tank' in rural Texas vocabulary?
A
A large barbecue grill
B
A storage shed
C
A military vehicle
D
A stock pond or small lake
12.
If a Texan describes something as 'big as Dallas,' what do they mean?
A
Very important
B
Highly populated
C
Extremely large
D
Extremely expensive
13.
What does the expression 'this ain't my first rodeo' mean in Texas?
A
I prefer other sports
B
I'm new to this
C
I'm an experienced cowboy
D
I've done this before and know what I'm doing
14.
In Texas, what does 'frog strangler' describe?
A
A very heavy rainstorm
B
A strong handshake
C
A type of snake
D
A wrestling move
15.
What does the Texan term 'hissy fit' mean?
A
A square dance move
B
A temper tantrum
C
A snake encounter
D
A quick nap

Answer Key

Question 1

A. About to do something

Question 2

A. Someone who is all talk and no action

Question 3

D. A sudden cold front

Question 4

A. Crooked or askew

Question 5

B. They are very angry

Question 6

A. You all

Question 7

A. Someone who looks exhausted or worn out

Question 8

A. A Czech-inspired pastry popular in Texas

Question 9

C. Very upset or emotional

Question 10

D. A polite way to express pity or mild criticism

Question 11

D. A stock pond or small lake

Question 12

C. Extremely large

Question 13

D. I've done this before and know what I'm doing

Question 14

A. A very heavy rainstorm

Question 15

B. A temper tantrum

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