Get To Know The Real Meaning Behind These Southern Phrases

Published on 12/30/2020
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The South has a lot of fascinating cultural aspects, as far as the United States goes, that you won’t find anywhere else. The love of soccer, homestyle cuisine, and quirky slang will make you think it’s a completely different country! You may find yourself confused by all the local phrases used in places such as Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi if you ever go there. But because you’ve come to the right place, there’s no need to worry! Just trust us… You will be fluent in their languages by the time you finish reading this article. When we say that this makes it a fun way to spice up your vocabulary, we are not joking.

Aren’t You Precious

Another thing that characterizes people from the South is hospitality! The reality is that locals like to be respectful and often use compliments to conceal insults. You might want to take it with a grain of salt when someone tells you, “Are you not precious?” It’s possible they’re being sarcastic! When they feel offended, this phrase is often used. I’m sorry, but it’s not used in any other way often, so you should be careful.

Aren't You Precious

Aren’t You Precious

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Reckon

We think it’s high time for you to find out what this word is. This is exactly what you are doing, if you ever want to share your opinions and thoughts. It is quite common in the South to hear someone use this word instead of “think,” “suppose,” “imagine,” or “believe.” We’ve listed all the synonyms we can think of, so we’re sure you’ve figured it out by now! It’s a really cool word, in fact.

Reckon

Reckon

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