Texas Slang and Language Quiz Welcome to your Texas Slang and Language Quiz What does it mean if a Texan is "fixin' to" do something? Repairing something About to start something Complaining about something Finishing something None If something is described as "over yonder" in Texas, where is it? Very close A considerable distance away Inside the house Out of the state None What might you be eating if you're having "Texas caviar"? Snails Pickled eggs Spiced black-eyed peas Actual caviar None What does "all hat and no cattle" imply about someone? They are very wealthy They are trustworthy They boast without substance They work in agriculture None If you’re told to "mind the farm-to-market," what are you being asked to pay attention to? Grocery shopping Local produce markets Road signs Rural roads None What does the term "Texas-sized" imply about something? It’s very small It’s average in size It’s exceptionally large It’s imported from out of state None What does it mean to be "madder than a wet hen"? Extremely happy Very confused Extremely angry Somewhat amused None If a Texan uses the word "coke," what are they likely referring to? A specific brand of soda Any brand of soda A type of candy A kind of beer None What does it mean if something is happening "quicker than greased lightning"? It’s moving very slowly It’s happening very fast It’s likely to fail It’s happening at night None If someone is described as having "big britches," what does that imply? They are wealthy They are overly proud or arrogant They are well-traveled They are physically large None Time's up
