David Ferrara // Alumnus
Clemson's student body is made up of people from across the country, including every state on the east coast.
The culture of the Southeastern United States is widely regarded as an iconic part of what it means to be an American.
However, many other terms frequently used by southerners may leave some northerners feeling lost or confused. As out-of-state student enrollment, especially from New Jersey, continues to increase, The Tiger deemed it essential to develop a collection of terms that students may need to make sense of their new environment.
Southern TermNorthern Meaning Y’all You guys (Down/Over) Yonder Over there Fixin’ to Going to do something Bless your heart You’re being silly (and you don’t even know it) Honey/SweetheartA compliment, not typically used sarcastically Reckon To think Let me let you go Said when trying to end or leave conversation Britches Pants Three sheets to the wind Drunk Quit being ugly Stop being rude Dolled up Dressed up Buggy/Buggie Shopping cart Coke Literally any soft drink, no matter what brand Sweet teaTreason