One that used to be very common, but which I rarely hear anymore is "reckon." It was once common for people to start sentences out with, "I reckon..."
I reckon that is still used a lot here, @Ken Anderson . Do you reckon it may be a regional thing? Snuff box. I daresay most of you have never heard that used.
Professor Cole attempts to hide his identityso I will complete the conjugation of "to be" to his satisfaction. I am He, She, It is They are Harold Are we still friends, Dr. Cole...?
I once read that if Southerners would quit "Reckon'" things, they wouldn't be all the time "Fixin' to" things. Did that make sense?????????????????? I'm fixin' to get myself cornfused.
Ah, now doesn't that feel much better? And no, it is not to my satisfaction but to a dictatorial English teacher wielding a small stick in her hand. Though she is long gone, in my mind's eye I imagine her standing over people with her stick ready to tap anyone who should know better on the noggin. Addendum: I do not use the term "doctor" in front of my name because it is only an honorary title given to me. And yes, we are still friends.......…. Ah, another word: Noggin!
I hate to sound like a broken record..but I personally use that all the time.. ..many people here do...
Nope lol..we haven't got to using that yet....I think the only place I've heard it is on the Walton ...ooh, and the Pioneer woman ( TV cook if you're not familiar with her)..she's based in Oklahoma..
I'm happy with your scholastic reply, Dr. Cole! I would like to have a picture of you, face or full figure...this would help me to assess what kind of "friend" you are. Hal