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GOT TOSSED Bucked off a horse. Also called "chewing gravel."
GULCH A draw or deep ditch formed by erosion. It may contain
a small stream or dry creek bed. It is usually larger in size than a
gully and wetter than a coulee.
GUMBO Montana slang for greasy, impassible mud; particularly that
which is found in eastern Montana. It is a slick and slippery ooze
when wet, but when dry it has all the qualities and hardness of
concrete.
HAMMER HEAD A bad horse.
HIGH CENTERED Drunk, or when a vehicle gets stuck on the chassis.
HOOKY BOBBING e act of a person hanging onto the bumper of a
motor vehicle and sliding behind it on ice, snow, or slippery surface.
JOCKEY BOX Glove compartment.
LET HER BUCK A phrase that originated on the ranches and rodeo
grounds of Montana. It can mean "to conquer" or to "let it go."
During the first World War soldiers from Montana in would yell
"let her buck" as they charged into battle.
MANY STICKS A common nickname for the city of Plentywood,
Montana. Ironically, the area near Plentywood has very few trees.
MONTANA SHOESHINE What you get when you step in a pile of cow
poop.
MONTANABAHN Interstate 90 in Montana. During daylight hours
from 1995 to 1999 there was no posted speed limit. Drivers were
urged to use "reasonable and prudent" judgment while driving, but
you could drive as fast as you wanted.
MONTANADA e miles and miles of border between northern
Montana and southern Canada.
MULEY A mule deer.
OIL A paved road.
OUTFIT A pick-up truck. Women unfamiliar with the term have found
themselves offended when taking their truck in for service when the
mechanic says, "Lady, you have a problem with your outfit."
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