North Carolinaese

proper noun

The dialect of American English spoken in North Carolina.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The dialect of American English spoken in North Carolina.

    Herewith, a brief primer in speaking basic North Carolinaese, meant to be read aloud for optimal effect.

    2014 August 21, Susan Stafford Kelly, “What Say You”, in Our State
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    DPSA (noun): A deceased relative’s acronym for DAMN POOR SIT ABOUTS. That’s eastern North Carolinaese for trinket, knickknack, gimcrack, or tchotchke. Feel free to spread this usage. The originator would have been flattered.

    2019 March 26, “Garbage, Redux”, in Robin's Rules of Order

Origin

From North Carolina + -ese.

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Cite this entry
APA

North Carolinaese. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20Carolinaese

MLA

“North Carolinaese.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20Carolinaese. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “North Carolinaese,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20Carolinaese.

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