Slang

Discover how slang terms have changed over generations, with a spotlight on Missouri's top searched words in 2024.

Here is the meaning behind the "what the sigma" phrase that is growing in popularity.

I have what is known as Missouri speaking syndrome. It's the involuntary mouth reflex action where I blurt out barely understandable phrases that perplexes people who aren't from Missouri, but my neighbors know exactly what I'm talking about.

I thought everybody knew that one.  But apparently that one a few others are just Missouri/Midwestern usage only.