Discover The Poetry In Lubbock’s Unique Local Language

Every region of Texas has its quirks, but West Texans seem to have their own special brand of sayings and phrases that make outsiders sigh and scratch their heads.

Our Special Language

It all makes perfect sense if you hang around Lubbock long enough. You'll quickly realize these aren't just words; they're survival strategies, personality tests, and weather reports, all rolled up into one.

Typical West Texas Phrases

From hailstones to haboobs, to Tech football and Allsup's, here are a few phrases you'll hear most often in West Texas, and the vast meaning behind them.

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West Texans Are A Funny Bunch

In West Texas, we've basically got a way of speaking that is equal parts practical and poetic. Nothing wrong with that. Outside might laugh a little, but locals know these sayings are simply shorthand for living life on the plains. Next time you catch yourself muttering, "We needed that rain," during a 30-second sprinkle, congrats, you're officially a West Texan.

Thoughts?

I know there are plenty more I could have listed! Do you have a few you think desperately need to be added to the list? Make sure you drop them in a comment below this article, or feel free to email me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com. I love hearing from my readers, and that means YOU! I'm always just an email away, and I mean it. Holler atcha girl. She's lonesome...

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