North Carolinaese

English

Etymology

From North Carolina +‎ -ese.

Proper noun

North Carolinaese

  1. The dialect of American English spoken in North Carolina.
    • 2014 August 21, Susan Stafford Kelly, “What Say You”, in Our State:
      Herewith, a brief primer in speaking basic North Carolinaese, meant to be read aloud for optimal effect.
    • 2019 March 26, “Garbage, Redux”, in Robin's Rules of Order:
      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.
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