If you’re from Baltimore, then you likely grew up around these 9 words, and they seem completely ordinary to you. But for others, these regional words take some getting used to. Check em out, and let us know what you would add down below!

  1. O’s

Flickr / Ken Lund No, we’re not just shouting out random letters. O’s is short for Orioles.

  1. Hon

Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon A vintage hairstyle and a term of endearment. “Hey, hon!”

  1. Coddie

Wikimedia Commons Pictured on the lower right, a coddie is a traditional Baltimore food that can be difficult to find these days. It’s cod served with saltine crackers and mustard.

  1. Bacaw!

Flickr / Keith Allison If you hear this while in Baltimore, don’t fear. You are NOT about to be attacked by a flock of birds. It’s just someone showing their appreciation for the Ravens.

  1. Sno-ball

Flickr / Jenni Konrad In most other states, a snowball is only used when talking about snow. In Baltimore, it’s a tasty summer treat.

  1. Natty Boh

Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon I honestly don’t think I know anyone who uses the full term, National Bohemian. It’s Natty Boh!

  1. Chicken Box

Flickr / Foodie Buddha It’s literally a box of fried chicken, and it’s the most hearty and delicious thing to order on the go.

  1. Wooder

Flickr / Solaris Moon If you know anyone who’s old school Baltimore, they may have that famous, yet fleeting accent. This is wooder, not water.

  1. Bawlmer

Flickr / Orbital Joe Speaking of the accent, there’s no place like home, aka Bawlmer.

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Flickr / Ken Lund

No, we’re not just shouting out random letters. O’s is short for Orioles.

Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon

A vintage hairstyle and a term of endearment. “Hey, hon!”

Wikimedia Commons

Pictured on the lower right, a coddie is a traditional Baltimore food that can be difficult to find these days. It’s cod served with saltine crackers and mustard.

Flickr / Keith Allison

If you hear this while in Baltimore, don’t fear. You are NOT about to be attacked by a flock of birds. It’s just someone showing their appreciation for the Ravens.

Flickr / Jenni Konrad

In most other states, a snowball is only used when talking about snow. In Baltimore, it’s a tasty summer treat.

I honestly don’t think I know anyone who uses the full term, National Bohemian. It’s Natty Boh!

Flickr / Foodie Buddha

It’s literally a box of fried chicken, and it’s the most hearty and delicious thing to order on the go.

Flickr / Solaris Moon

If you know anyone who’s old school Baltimore, they may have that famous, yet fleeting accent. This is wooder, not water.

Flickr / Orbital Joe

Speaking of the accent, there’s no place like home, aka Bawlmer.

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