Street
t-jones
What does t-jones mean?
Mama, in Dallas. Used affectionately for your mother, grandmother, or whichever woman did the raising. Outsiders hear it and assume it's a person's name; Dallas natives clock you instantly when you use it right.
"Can't roll out yet, gotta drop these groceries off at T-Jones house first."
Origin
Dallas-area slang traced back to at least the 1970s. The 'T' and 'Jones' origins are disputed — even D Magazine has done open call-outs trying to source it — but the meaning is locked.
Frequently asked questions
What does T-Jones mean?
It's Dallas slang for your mama, or the woman who raised you.
How do you use T-Jones in a sentence?
"I gotta call my T-Jones back before she worries."
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