Here in the Northwest, we may not have unique accents (that we can hear, at least) and we don’t exactly speak a different language of our own – but we may reference these 10 words or phrases from time to time:
- Blue Friday
Flickr / wsdot
A tradition for every Hawks fan to wear our team gear and/or blue clothing on the Friday before a game…or any Friday, really!
- Rainier
Flickr / 124320023@N06
One of our favorite mountains/volcanoes, and also one of our favorite beers!
- Cascadia
Flickr / rayterrill Our beautiful Northwest region, including Oregon and part of Canada.
- S.L.U.T.
Flickr / 7119320@N05 The South Lake Union Trolley in Seattle…what were you thinking? The Monorail as well.
- “True to the blue.”
Facebook / Seattle Mariners
Our devoted motto for the Mariners.
- Vancouver
Wikipedia
Typically we’re not referring to the one in B.C.
- Overcast
Flickr / logicalrealist
Other states may think they know overcast…but do they?
- Needle
Justin Kenneth Rowley While other people may first think of needles that prick you in the finger, we imagine Seattle’s premier attraction.
- Evergreen
Flickr / anneh632
The vibrant color throughout most of our gorgeous state!
- 12th Man
Flickr / 81325557@N00
True Seahawks fans!
Do you say any of these? What are some other words or phrases you’ll only hear in Washington? Add to this list below!
Flickr / wsdot
A tradition for every Hawks fan to wear our team gear and/or blue clothing on the Friday before a game…or any Friday, really!
Flickr / 124320023@N06
One of our favorite mountains/volcanoes, and also one of our favorite beers!
Flickr / rayterrill
Our beautiful Northwest region, including Oregon and part of Canada.
Flickr / 7119320@N05
The South Lake Union Trolley in Seattle…what were you thinking? The Monorail as well.
Facebook / Seattle Mariners
Our devoted motto for the Mariners.
Wikipedia
Typically we’re not referring to the one in B.C.
Flickr / logicalrealist
Other states may think they know overcast…but do they?
Justin Kenneth Rowley
While other people may first think of needles that prick you in the finger, we imagine Seattle’s premier attraction.
Flickr / anneh632
The vibrant color throughout most of our gorgeous state!
Flickr / 81325557@N00
True Seahawks fans!
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