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Iowa Slang Dictionary: The Corn-Fed Guide to Iowa Talk, Midwest Manners, and Saying a Lot Without Saying Much
Paperback
Series: American Slang Dictionaries
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ISBN13: 9798245233499
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 23 2026
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 23 2026
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Ever been told something is just up the road and found yourself driving for twenty minutes? Wondered how yeah, maybe can mean yes, no, or absolutely not? Or noticed that a simple nod can replace an entire conversation?
Welcome to Iowa slang - a quiet, clever, casserole-fueled language all its own. The Iowa Slang Dictionary is a fun, insightful, and surprisingly accurate guide to the words, phrases, habits, and expressions that make Iowa English unique. Shaped by small towns, farm life, unpredictable weather, and legendary politeness, Iowa slang doesn't shout - it gently explains itself later. Sometimes.
Welcome to Iowa slang - a quiet, clever, casserole-fueled language all its own. The Iowa Slang Dictionary is a fun, insightful, and surprisingly accurate guide to the words, phrases, habits, and expressions that make Iowa English unique. Shaped by small towns, farm life, unpredictable weather, and legendary politeness, Iowa slang doesn't shout - it gently explains itself later. Sometimes.
Inside, you'll find 500 Iowa slang terms from A to Z, each with:
Perfect for:
Grab a cup of coffee, don't rush the goodbye, and enjoy the language of Iowa
- A clear explanation
- A real-world example
- A plain-English translation anyone can understand
Perfect for:
- Lifelong Iowans who want to laugh at themselves
- Newcomers trying to decode local conversations
- Midwest lovers, linguistics fans, and humor readers
- Anyone who's ever waved at a stranger on a back road
Grab a cup of coffee, don't rush the goodbye, and enjoy the language of Iowa
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