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Geographisches und kulturelles Englisch - Southern US English

Here you will find slang from the Southern US, capturing regional expressions, accents, and local cultural language.

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to fixin to
[Phrase]

(Southern US) to be about to do something; to be preparing for an action

Ex: We're fixin to start the game, so grab a seat.
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to finna
[Phrase]

(Southern US) to be about to do something

Ex: We're finna watch a movie later.
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coke
[Nomen]

(Southern US) any kind of soda or soft drink, regardless of brand

Ex: Around here, every soda is just called a coke.
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to tump
[Verb]

(Southern US) to tip over or spill accidentally

Ex: The wind tumped the trash can into the street.
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tornado
[Nomen]

(Southern US) a messy or chaotic situation

Ex: He walked into the room and found a tornado of clothes on the floor .
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yonder
[Adverb]

(Southern US) at some distance in a specified direction

Ex: They journeyed yonder to explore the uncharted lands.
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holler
[Nomen]

(Southern US) a small, narrow valley, often between hills or mountains

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buggy
[Nomen]

(Southern US) a shopping cart used in grocery stores

Ex: I need a new buggy; this one's broken.
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(Southern US) used to express possibility

Ex: They might could finish the project by Friday.
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(Southern US) used to soften or soften the impact of an insult, often in an ironic way

Ex: Bless their hearts, they meanwell but always mess things up.
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(Southern US) boastful or arrogant but having nothing to back it up

Ex: The new guy seems confident, but he's all hat and no cattle.
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a package or set of items for adults, often including liquor, cigarettes, or other adult-oriented goods

Ex: I got a Florida happy meal with whiskey and snacks for the trip.
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jit
[Nomen]

(Florida, Southern US) a young person, often used by someone older to refer to someone younger or less experienced

Ex: Every jit in the neighborhood knows how to play basketball.
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pub sub
[Nomen]

(Southeastern US, especially Florida) a sandwich purchased from the Publix supermarket chain, often made to order

Ex: He picked up a pub sub on his way home from work.
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po' boy
[Nomen]

(Louisiana) a sandwich on French bread, typically filled with fried seafood, roast beef, or other meats

Ex: We split a po'boy sandwich and some fries.
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dressed
[Adjektiv]

(Louisiana) referring to a po' boy sandwich prepared with all standard topping

Ex: Always get your po' boy dressed if you want the full flavor.
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cher
[Nomen]

(Cajun English) my love, my dear; used affectionately to address someone

Ex: Be careful on the road, cher.
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(Southern US, Louisiana) a greeting asking about someone's family or loved ones

Ex: She waved and said, how's ya mama and them?
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envie
[Nomen]

(Louisiana, Cajun English) a strong craving or desire to eat something

Ex: That envie hit me around lunchtime, so I grabbed a po'boy.
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lagniappe
[Nomen]

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

Ex: Customers were thrilled to receive a lagniappe— a free bookmark with every book .
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(Southern US) a rural or remote area, often difficult to navigate for outsiders

Ex: Be careful if you drive on a rabbit trail at night; it's easy to get stuck.
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