Thursday, March 15, 2012

How to speak Southern: The A's Lesson One

How to speak Southern:

Ah:   The things you see with, and the personal pronoun denoting individuality.  "Ah think Ah've got somethin; in mah ah."

Ahmoan:  An expression of intent.  "Ahmoan have a little drink.  You want one?"

Aig:  A breakfast food that may be fried, scrambled, boiled or poached.  "Which came first, the chicken or the aig?"

Ail:  To be ill or afflicted by something.  "That mule sure is actin' strange.  Wonder what ails him?"

Aint:  The sister of your mother or father.  "Son go over and give Aint Bea a big hug."

Airish:  Drafty, cool.  "Don't leave that door open.  It's too airish already."

Airs:  Mistakes.  "That shortstop's made two airs, and the game's not half over yet."

Argy:  "To dispute in a contentious manner.  "Ah told you to take your bath, boy, and Ah'm not gonna stand here and argy with you about it."

Arn:  An electrical instrument used to remove wrinkles from clothing.  "Ah'm not gonna arn today.  It's too hot.

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