What does NEG mean in Cajun French?
What does NEG mean in Cajun French?
Neg……..a term of endearment for a (male) person (Negresse is used for females) Cajuns use it when talking to other Cajuns, it isn’t used when talking to black people.)
How do you say hi in Cajun?
It’s not going well….Basic Vocabulary.
| Cajun French | English |
|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello |
| Comment ça va? | How’s it going? |
| Comment les affaires? | How are things? |
| Comment c’est? | How is it? |
How do you say enjoy in Cajun?
Andouille (ahn-do-ee) – A spicy country sausage used in Gumbo and other Cajun dishes. Bayou (bi-yoo) – The streams crisscrossing Louisiana. Bon Appetit! (bon a-pet-tite’) – Good appetite – or “Enjoy!”
What do you call a person from New Orleans?
Generally speaking, people who live or were born in New Orleans and vicinity are called New Orleanians.
Why New Orleans called The Big Easy?
“In the 1960s, New Orleans gossip columnist Betty Guillaud allegedly coined the moniker while comparing ‘the Big Easy’ to ‘the Big Apple,'” Reader’s Digest writer Juliana Labianca writes. While New Yorkers were perpetually running around, laid-back life in New Orleans reigned, hence, The Big Easy.
Is New Orleans dirty?
The Big Easy = The Big Dirty: New Orleans Named 7th Dirtiest City in the U.S. According to LawnStarter.com, New Orleans has been listed just below New York City as the seventh dirtiest city in the U.S., in a study of 200 of the biggest cities across the country.
What does 3 X’s mean on a grave?
The belief is that one must break off a piece of brick from another tomb, spin around three times, scrape three X’s onto the tomb, and do some sort of knocking on the tomb. Then an offering should be left at the tomb and your wish will be granted. X’s that are circled are said to mean that the wish had come true.
Is New Orleans trashy?
YES, New Orleans is a bit trashy. Most REAL cities are trashy to some degree. New Orleans kinda has a New York vibe (as far as trash is concerned).