Y is for You’uns and other redneck slang…
You’uns – the plural of Y’all
Young’uns – young people/children
Aim to – Plan to, as in “I aim to go to the store later.”
Fixin’ to – preparing, as in “I’m fixin’ to go to the store.”
Worsh – Wash
Crick – Creek
Holler – Hollow
Yonder – Somewhere else.
Jeet? – Did you eat?
Used ta could – Used to be able to.
Lick – a negative amount as in “I didn’t get a lick of sleep last night.”
High Cotton – wealth
Hankerin’ – Craving
Britches – pants
Sugar – affection
Hadn’t oughta – should not have, as in “She hadn’t oughta said those things.”
Gussied up – dressed up
Piddlin’ around – wasting time
Piddlin’ – a small amount
Kin – family
Reckon – suppose, as in “I reckon I’ll see you later.”
Ugly – mean, as in “Stop acting ugly.”
There are tons more. Add your own iffen yer so obliged.
Being from the South, I love it! A wonderful and unique post. 🙂
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A to Z April Blogging Challenge
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