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Southernism শব্দের বাংলা অর্থ: দক্ষিণীতা
Southernism Meaning In Bengali দক্ষিণীতা
Southernism
Definition
1) a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States
2) an attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US)
Examples
Southernism Example in a sentence
1) "Y'all" is a common Southernism that means "you all".
2) Saying "fixin' to" instead of "about to" is a Southernism.
3) Using the term "bless your heart" in Southern conversations is a classic Southernism.
4) Referring to soda as "Coke" is a Southernism.
5) Saying "ma'am" and "sir" as a sign of respect is a Southernism.
6) Adding "sugar" or "honey" as terms of endearment is a Southernism.
7) Using "yonder" to indicate a distance in the South is a Southernism.
8) The phrase "come hell or high water" is a common Southernism.
9) Referring to a meal as "supper" instead of "dinner" is a Southernism.
10) Talking about "sweet tea" is a classic Southernism.
Part of Speech
Southernism (Noun)
Synonyms
Encyclopedia
a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States
an attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US)
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