The Southern Dictionary: Extended Version
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Have you ever been deep down south and tried to ask someone for directions or engage someone in a conversation just to realize you have no idea what they are saying? Are you a Yankee who is vacationing or moving to a southern state? Do you have a southern friend who has moved up north and you'd really like to know what they are saying? Do you want to actually understand words like y'all, yonder, reckon, spell, and might could? Or do you just want to have a quick laugh at some of the more colorful southern sayings?
Then this is the book for you!
Comedic yet factual, The Southern Dictionary can help you to piece together all of the intricacies of southern speak. This extended version has 100+ more southern words and phrases than the original version! Plus, it also has a useful section on the very basics of southern grammar! I bet you didn't know there was a formula on how to use these interesting words and phrases, now did you? As a bonus, there is even a cute little section entitled '10 rules for Yankees To Survive The South.' Don't miss out on this great read!
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Act The Fool
Alternatively: Actin' The Fool; Acting The Fool
Definition: You or someone else is acting very foolishly.
Example:You don't need to act the fool to get some attention 'round here, ya know.
Translation: You should know that you do not need to act very foolishly to get attention.
Act Up
Definition: Misbehave
Example: Don't you act up now, ya hear me?
Translation: Don't misbehave, do you understand?
Acted Up
Definition: Someone has misbehaved
Example: They done acted up and I skinned 'em alive!
Translation: They have misbehaved, so I gave them a spanking!
Actin' Up
Definition: Someone is in the process of misbehaving
Example: They just wont stop actin' up!
Translation: They just will not stop misbehaving!
Addled
Definition: Mixed Up
Example: Girl, you done got yourself addled.
Translation: Daughter, you have gotten yourself mixed up.
Aim To
Definition: Mean To; If you aim to do something, than you mean to do something
Example: I aim to do it this evening.
Translation: I mean to do it this evening.
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Aimed To
Definition: Meant to
Example: I aimed to fix the car, just never got 'round to getting' it done.
Translation: I meant to fix the car, but I never got around to it.
Ain't
Alternative Spellings: Aint
Definition: Means is not,
Isn't,
will not,
won't.
It is a negative term referring to just about anything, and can be replaced with almost any other negative word or phrase in the American English vocabulary.
Example: That ain't gonna be a problem, is it?
Translation: That isn't going to be a problem, is it?
Ain't Fit
Definition: If something 'ain't fit' then something just isn't right
Example: Them youngin's runnin' off like that just ain't fit.
Translation: Those children running off like that isn't right.
Ain't No Thing
Alternative Spellings: Aint No Thing; Ain't No Thang; Aint No Thang
Definition: It's no big deal
Example: Ain't no thing if you can't make it.
Translation: It's no big deal if you can not make it.
Ain't That The Truth?
Definition: A term formed as a question meant to indicate you agree with what the other person has said.
Example: I reckon she ought to quit while she's ahead./Ain't that the truth?
Translation: I believe she should stop while she is able to./I believe what you have said is the truth.
Air-Up
Definition: To pressurize or inflate your tires (or anything else that needs to be blown up). Basically, to blow up.
Example: The trucks ridin' funny, I think we need to air-up our tires.
Translation: The truck is driving odd, I think we need to blow up our tires.
Alabammy
Alternative Spellings: Alabamy
Definition: Refers to the state of Alabama
Example: I'm from Alabammy.
Translation: I'm from Alabama
All Y'all
Definition: A plural term used to indicate a large group of people. There is no set number to how many people 'all y'all' refers to, but it is safe to assume it may be used for groups of four or more people.
Example:What are all y'all up to?
Translation: What are all of you currently doing?
Arkansan
See Also: Arkansawyer, Arkie
Definition: A person who is a native of, or current resident of, Arkansas.
Example: I heard tale that new girl is an Arkansan.
Translation: Someone told me that the new girl is from Arkansas.
Amen!
Definition: A colorful exclamation meant to show agreement with someone.
Example: Amen! Ain't that the truth?
Translation: I agree with you! I believe that what you said is the truth.
Arkansawyer
See Also: Arkansan, Arkie
Definition: A person who is a native of, or current resident of, Arkansas.
Example: That there boy is an Arkansawyer.
Translation: That boy over there is from Arkansas.
Arkie
See Also: Arkansawyer, Arkansan
Definition: A person who is a native of, or current resident of, Arkansas.
Example: I'm an Arkie.
Translation: I am from Arkansas.
As Easy As Slidin' Off A Greasy Log Backwards
Definition: Very easy.
Example: Lovin' you is as easy as slidin' off a greasy log backwards, darlin'.
Translation: Loving you is very easy to do, dear one.
As Useful As A Trap Door On A Canoe
Definition: Useless; Not Useful At All
Example: Why yer about as useful as a trap door on a canoe, ain't ya?
Translation: You are useless, aren't you?
A Tough Row To Hoe
Definition: Something is difficult to do, or a question is difficult to answer.
Example: Now that sure is a tough row to hoe!
Translation: That is really difficult to do!
A Whistlin' Woman And A Crowin' Hen Never Comes To A Very Good End
Definition: Just be yourself; Be who you are; Be who you were meant to be
Example: Well, I'll tell you what, a whistlin' woman and a crowin' hen never comes to a very good end
Translation: Let me tell you you that you should just be yourself.
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Badgerin'
Definition: If you or someone else is badgerin' someone, they are bothering them.
Example: Quit badgerin' me, chile, I'm busy!
Translation: Stop bothering me, child, I am busy!
Badmouthed
Definition: Talked bad to someone
Example: I heard tale you badmouthed me, darlin', and I ain't gonna stand for it.
Translation: I heard that you talked bad about me to someone else, and I am not going to stand for it.
Barkin' Up The Wrong Tree
Definition: You are asking the wrong person
Example: If you think I'm gonna go 'gainst your pa, yer barkin' up the wrong tree!
Translation: If you think that I will go against your father, you are asking the wrong person.
Bath
Definition: In the south, 'bath' may refer to a shower or a tub. The reason is it included is because in other parts of the