“Michigan speak”
It’s more than just Michiganders vs. Michiganian. There’s a whole lexicon of words out there that are specific to our mitten state. You may know some of them already. The Freep takes a look at a few of the more common words of our Michiganian tongues.Excerpt:WHAT ABOUT VERBS?”Dethaw” is a native combo of “defrost” and “thaw.” “Pank” means pack or tamp down snow.Read the entire article here. Read the entire article here.
It’s more than just Michiganders vs. Michiganian. There’s a whole lexicon of words out there that are specific to our mitten state. You may know some of them already. The Freep takes a look at a few of the more common words of our Michiganian tongues.
Excerpt:
WHAT ABOUT VERBS?
“Dethaw” is a native combo of “defrost” and “thaw.” “Pank” means pack or tamp down snow.
Read the entire article here.
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