Missouri slang

Paying homage to St. The crowning joy of this humble river city is the monument that put it on the map—the Gateway Arch. Completed in , the tallest arch in the world, at meters ft. Today, visitors can take an elevator pod to the top, to get unmatched view of the city, or wander the Lewis and Clark museum below. But for the St. Louis local, a mere glimpse of the arch sparks a deep pride in the city they call home.

Forest Park , one of the largest urban parks in the country, is a common geographical landmark for any true St. Louis Art Museum, the Zoo and the Muny amphitheater. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up. Travel Guides.

Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. Louis, Missouri. Abby Narishkin. If someone asks a Missourian where to buy some thongs, we'll probably lead you to Victoria's Secret, not to a swim store. That's because we only call those type of summer shoes, sandals or flip flops.

Missouri In Your Inbox spinner. Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Love Missouri? Get more stories delivered right to your email. Your e-mail: Sign Up. Share on Facebook Pin it on Pinterest. A famous bar. Interstate An iconic theater. How Missourians say "wash". A famed swimming hole. A large truck. A job. A tool for hunting frogs.

A freelance project. A dog. An ice cream sunday. An elder. If you are from Missouri it will forever be highway farty. If you are put out and from Missouri, you are likely to be ticked off, angry or mad. Not Pepsi, pop or Coke. In Missouri, anything carbonated is soda. This is how folks from Missouri order ice cream in a dish with hot fudge. Not a bag, Missourians carry their groceries home in a paper sack.

Often heard in the optimistic phrase, "If the Lord is willin' and the crick don't rise.