Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

In the South, language is a fluid thing. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in need of just the right word, Southerners will just make one up. And why not? It's one of our best-known talents.

In addition to offering alternative phrases for everything from "adorable"—cute as a bug's ear—to "underwear"—step-ins or underbritches—this book explains the origins of some of our favorite Southern words, such as "tacky," "mess" and "y'all."

You'll also learn how to properly use the phrase "bless your heart" and how to "cuss" in Southern. In other words, this may be the most important book you'll ever own. If not,  hopefully it will make you laugh. If all else fails, it will make a great doorstop. No matter  how you use it, we know you'll enjoy it! For ages 9-90

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Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

In the South, language is a fluid thing. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in need of just the right word, Southerners will just make one up. And why not? It's one of our best-known talents.

In addition to offering alternative phrases for everything from "adorable"—cute as a bug's ear—to "underwear"—step-ins or underbritches—this book explains the origins of some of our favorite Southern words, such as "tacky," "mess" and "y'all."

You'll also learn how to properly use the phrase "bless your heart" and how to "cuss" in Southern. In other words, this may be the most important book you'll ever own. If not,  hopefully it will make you laugh. If all else fails, it will make a great doorstop. No matter  how you use it, we know you'll enjoy it! For ages 9-90

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Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say

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Overview

In the South, language is a fluid thing. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in need of just the right word, Southerners will just make one up. And why not? It's one of our best-known talents.

In addition to offering alternative phrases for everything from "adorable"—cute as a bug's ear—to "underwear"—step-ins or underbritches—this book explains the origins of some of our favorite Southern words, such as "tacky," "mess" and "y'all."

You'll also learn how to properly use the phrase "bless your heart" and how to "cuss" in Southern. In other words, this may be the most important book you'll ever own. If not,  hopefully it will make you laugh. If all else fails, it will make a great doorstop. No matter  how you use it, we know you'll enjoy it! For ages 9-90


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781575719047
Publisher: Advance Local Media LLC
Publication date: 11/15/2022
Series: Southern Guides to Life
Pages: 158
Product dimensions: 9.90(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kelly Kazek is an award-winning journalist and author who writes about Southern culture for It’s a Southern Thing. In her 36-year career in journalism, she was an editor, reporter and humor columnist. She is the author of more than 25 books for children and adults. Her picture books for It’s a Southern Thing include Y is for Y’all and Mo Possum is Awesome. Books for adults include the Southern Thesaurus and Southern Handbook, two volumes of humorous essays, and numerous books of regional history.
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