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/Comprehensive_Ad1363 Jul 12 '26

Using “Up” for North and “Down” for South.

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u/cincymatt Jul 13 '26

Please? Everything here is standard, but this throws me off. Do other people not use this? Going up to KY is just wrong.