Duttin’
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "duttin’" is a shortened way of saying "doesn’t," often used in casual, rapid conversation.
Pronunciation
[DUH-tin]
Meaning & Usage
- Does not (verb contraction)
Elmer:
That duttin’ look right to me.
That duttin’ look right to me.
Estel:
Nope - it’s all backwards.
Nope - it’s all backwards.variations: doesn't
★ If you hear "duttin’," you’re probably listening to someone talking fast and informal - the "does" gets dropped to a quick "duh." ★
Origin
A colloquial contraction formed by blending "doesn’t" into a faster, more relaxed pronunciation. Common in Appalachian and Southern dialects where speech often drops or shortens syllables.
Notes
"Duttin’" is almost never used in formal speech or writing - it’s purely conversational and reflects local accent and rhythm.