Southern words and phrases that I love.

[fangirl_says]

-Loaferin'
Verb. Being lazy; accomplishing nothing. Wandering aimlessly.
("What're you doing today?" "Oh, just loaferin'.")

-They, law! (Sometimes just "They!")
Expression of surprise, loosely translating to 'holy crap' or 'wow!'
("They, law -- it's snowing!"
"They! Look who's here.")

-Good lord willing an' the creek don't rise.
If all goes well. Unless something prevents it.
("Next summer, I'm getting married -- good lord willing an' the creek don't rise.")

Now you go! Tell me what words, phrases or colloquialisms you love. Doesn't have to be Southern -- in fact, I'd love to hear phrases from other regions and countries. :D

Comments

[imafuzzball.livejournal.com]

Odds are, I know use some of these on a regular basis, but I don't even realize they're different!

I know that none of my friends have ever used the word "jibber." That's just a word my town has always used for idiots.

*tries to remember anything people have given her weird looks about while talking*