16 sayings only people from the Midwest will understand

"Pop" is a word for what others call "soda."

"Puppy chow" is a Midwestern staple.

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"Stop and go lights" is a word for what others call a "traffic lights."

"Dontcha know" is frequently used in Minnesota.

"Ope" is a word said in the Midwest that takes the place of "sorry."

When others would say "did you eat?," Midwesterners say "Jeet?"

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In the Midwest, "hotdish" is a word for what you'd bring to a potluck.

When Midwesterners go "up north," they're usually going camping.

"Uffda" is a word in the Midwest to express disbelief.

"Crick" is a word for what others call a "creek."

"Schnookered" is a word for what others call "wasted."

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In the Midwest, "jeez" is a polite way of expressing frustration.

"Brewski" is a word for what others call "beer."

"Tennis shoes" refer to what others call "sneakers" or "running shoes."

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