austin lingo
AUSTIN LINGO.
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Here are a few tips for understanding the locals. Austinite - Austin natives are not Austonians or Austiners. Always, and only, use the term Austinite. Buda - This town is pronounced BYU-da. Burnet - This road sounds like Burn-IT. The Drag - The strip of Guadalupe Street directly west of The University of Texas at Austin campus is commonly called “The Drag”. Guadalupe - The street is pronounced GWA-da-LOOP the “e” is silent. Forty Acres - The name used to describe The University of Texas at Austin’s campus. It is the nickname of the original “College Hill” located within campus. Four Points - This area is located near the intersection of FM 2222 and Ranch Road 620 and close to Lake Travis. Highway 290 - On the south side of town also known as Ben White and 71, on the north side of town it becomes 2222. Hook ‘Em - Is the slogan for The University of Texas at Austin. Can be used as a greeting, parting good-bye, or as the closing line in a letter or story. Inside the Loop - Refers to the area of Westlake east of Loop 360 and west of Lake Austin. Keep Austin Weird - Austin’s theme and motto, celebrating Austin’s creative spirit and small town roots. Koenig - This street is pronounced KAY-nig. It is also known as Allandale and 2222. Loop 360 - Also known as Capital of Texas Highway or The Loop. “Low Water Crossing”- This is where Redbud Trail crosses Lady Bird Lake as you head from Tarrytown into Westlake. Manchaca - The road is called MAN-chack. Manor - The road and nearby town sounds like May-ner. Mopac - The Mopac Expressway is usually identified on street signs and road maps as LOOP 1. It is nicknamed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad that runs alongside it. Mueller - An energenic development with a great farmers market, located just three miles north of downtown and two miles from UT’s campus. 5
