Hilarious Texas Sayings That Only True Texans Understand

Texans have their own language, and if you’re not from the Lone Star State, you might find yourself a little lost in conversation. From the official status of “y’all” to the eternal pecan pronunciation debate, Texas sayings are as unique as the state itself. Whether you’re “fixin’ to” do something or trying to decipher what “Aren’t you precious?” really means, these classic Texas expressions will have you laughing—or at least nodding along if you’re a native.

Get ready for some downright Texan wisdom and humor—because if you don’t get these sayings, well, bless your heart!

In Texas, if someone says “Aren’t you precious?” they don’t actually think you’re precious at all.

texas meme Aren't you precious

 

Y’all: The official noun, verb, adverb, adjective, and pronoun of Texas.

texas meme Y'll

 

Cold drink

texas meme coke

 

“You’re from Texas?! Say something in your accent!” cawnbread

texas meme cawnbread

 

A conversation that any true Texan will understand: “Sure”, “What kind?”, “Dr Pepper”

A conversation that any true Texan will understand

 

yaren’t ready for this one

yaren’t ready for this one

 

AMERICAN: About to, You all, Idiot, Grocery Store
TEXAN: Fixin’ to, Y’all, Bless your heart, H-E-B

AMERICAN About to, You all, Idiot, Grocery Store

 

This is a pee-can stand this is a puh-cahn stand

This is a pee-can stand this is a puh-cahn stand

 

Fixin’ to = The National verb of Texas

Fixin’ to = The National verb of Texas