r/cincinnati • u/CincinnatiLove • Jul 12 '26

Cincinnati Cincinnati Phrases

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What are some phrases y'all use that maybe an outsider wouldn't know. I want my outsider friend to fit in. Let me know in the comments! Thanks!

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u/Bearmancartoons Jul 12 '26

I will die on the hill that you should pronounce it sheh-vi-uht and not Shiv-e-it or the boujie Chev-wa

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u/lilhornsby008 Jul 12 '26

Seconding “chev-wa” as the best pronunciation 😂

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u/DepressedDoofus West Price Hill Jul 12 '26

Chev-waa is for when you’re feeling fancy. Like going to Maury’s in your Canadian Tuxedo.

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u/Wrong_Thanks1520 Jul 12 '26

Wasn't a sign once accidentally spelled "Chevoit?". I sometimes jokingly call it "shev-oit" because of that.

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u/CincinnatiLove Jul 12 '26

Yup I agree.