We haven’t revisited the great state of Texas-isms since January. And since spring brings all types of colds, flus and sniffles, I figured you could use some phrases to label all those ailments going around.
Stove up – hurt or sore.
Ex. “My back’s been plumb stove up since I carried Bertha over the threshold last weekend.”
(Tech Guy likes to use this one as a euphemism for constipation as well – LOL)
Conkus of the bonkus – some ill-defined malady.
Ex. “Why wasn’t Aunt Myrna at Sunday services this week?”
“She’s come down with conkus of the bonkus and ain’t been outta bed since Wednesday.”
Puny – sick. This is one I hate, but my mom uses it with regularity.
Ex. Your mom puts her palm to your forehead and says, “You feelin’ puny?”
To which you reply, “No.”
And she says, “I’m pretty sure you’re comin’ down with the conkus of the bonkus.”
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Today is both World Thinking Day and National Margarita Day. Dunno about you, but I’m damn well thinking about having a margarita. Frozen, with salt on the rim, please.
