#4: “Tore Slap Up”

The Southern phrase “torn slap up” is fun because it has two very different meanings. On one hand, it describes a total mess—whether a room in shambles or something nearly broken. If you’ve ever seen a toddler after spaghetti night, you’d say they were torn slap up!

But on the flip side, it can also be a compliment, meaning someone nailed it. Whether it’s a big win or a standout performance, you might hear, “You tore slap up out there!” The key? Context. One version is chaos, the other is celebration—so listen carefully!