If you’re planning on becoming a Baton Rouge local, there’s some Baton Rouge lingo you’ll need to learn first. Check out this list of local terms and their meanings from All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge to get you well on your way to understanding the slang of the south.
Boudin: A kind of sausage.
Bag daer: Back there.
Beb: Term of endearment (i.e. darling).
Blow: A ceiling fan.
Ax or Axe: Ask.
Bayou: Stream of body of water that runs through a swamp or marsh area.
Praline: Pecan covered in brown sugar, making it a sweet treat.
Snowball: Shaved ice covered in different flavored syrups.
Who Dat? : A New Orleans Saints fan.
Hurricane Party: A party that is thrown after your home has been secured and before the hurricane hits. Many people invite friends over and have drinks, snacks and games to pass the time in anticipation of the storm.
Makin’ Groceries: Buying groceries.
Pass the Vacuum: Vacuum the floor.
Cajun: French pronunciation for Acadian, which is a descendant of an Acadian refugee that came here from Canada.
Dirty Rice: Rice with added spices and meats. It is usually served with red beans.
Dressed: A sandwich that comes with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Gumbo: A hearty soup that is usually spicy and comes with seafood and/or sausage.
Parish: Louisiana consists of parishes rather than counties.
Po’ Boy: A sandwich made with any type of meat and French bread.
There are many more terms you will learn after moving to town, but our local Baton Rouge movers think these are the ones you’ll want to know right away!