Fixin' To S'plain....

Since I first began blogging and Facebooking, I’ve communicated with people world wide.

At times, I’ve been misunderstood about the point(s) I was trying to make because of inherent Texas Talk.

Just to clarify some of my quaint words, here is a short list of words/definitions that Texans frequently use.

I'm fixin' to s'plain. Read and learn.

Definitions

Aggravated – Used to describe everything from mild annoyance to dangerous, murderous rage.

Conniption – A fit, getting all worked up over something. Example: That child was having a conniption! Someone needed to tan his hide.

Looker – An attractive person. Example: “Wow! She’s a looker!”

Over Yonder – Over there.

Sorry – An adjective meaning worthless, loser, or useless. Enhanced inflection makes it more emphatic. Example: “When I get my hands on that sorry, good-for-nothing punk…”

Grub – Food. A meal.

Fixins – An entire meal, excluding the main dish. Example: “I’ll have a hamburger with all the fixins.”

Directly – In a little while. Example: “Well run down to the ice cream store, directly. For now – finish your supper.”

Idiot Box – Television

Dinner – Often times refers to lunch, or the meal in the middle of the day. Sometimes may refer to the evening meal.

Supper – Almost always refers to the evening meal, but sometimes may mean lunch.

Howdy – Although it sounds like “how are you”, howdy is more of a salutation like hello, bonjour, guten Tag, etc.

Fess up – To confess or admit to something.

Fit to be Tied – very upset.

Fixin’ to – Preparing to do something. Example: “I’m fixin to go to the store. Do you need anything?”

Hissy Fit – Same as a conniption.

Lit Out – Took off, started out, or absconded across some terrain. “He lit out of here as soon as the cops showed up.”

I hope this clears up any misunderstandings in my efforts to communicate. There are many more Texas-isms. If you have one, feel free to add it in the comment form.

Praying for you....for peace in your household!