A Vernacular Spectacular of Michigan Words, Slang, and Pronunciations

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If you’re visiting Michigan, you might hear some terms that you’re not used to.

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We have our own language, and some of us don’t even know it.

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Michigan words, slang, and pronunciations have become part of who we are.

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Not only do we Michiganders have our own words, but we have our own way of pronouncing words that others use.

Read on to see if you recognize any spectacular vernacular idioms.

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