Geographical & Cultural English - Southern US English

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

(Southern US) to be about to do something

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

(Southern US) to tip over or spill accidentally

(Southern US) a messy or chaotic situation

(Southern US) at some distance in a specified direction

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

(Southern US) a shopping cart used in grocery stores

(Southern US) used to express possibility

(Southern US) used to soften or soften the impact of an insult, often in an ironic way

(Southern US) boastful or arrogant but having nothing to back it up

a package or set of items for adults, often including liquor, cigarettes, or other adult-oriented goods

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

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

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

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

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

(Southern US, Louisiana) a greeting asking about someone's family or loved ones

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

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

(Southern US) a rural or remote area, often difficult to navigate for outsiders