Everhow
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "everhow" means "however" or "no matter how." It’s a regional way to say "in whatever manner" or "whichever way."
Hillbilly Dude Says...
I say ‘everhow’ myself without givin' it a second thought. This one's common. Hillbilly Dude Says...
I say ‘everhow’ myself without givin' it a second thought. This one's common. Pronunciation
[EV-er-hou] (rhymes with "never how")
Meaning & Usage
- However; no matter how (dialect word)
Mae:
Do you want me to fry it or bake it?
Do you want me to fry it or bake it?
Earl:
Everhow you like is fine.
Everhow you like is fine.variations: however, no matter how
★ "Everhow" is part of a family of regional "ever-" compounds ("everwhat," "everwho") found in Southern and Appalachian English, reflecting Scots-Irish influence. ★
Origin and Etymology
Found in Appalachian and Southern dialect studies, this term traces back to older British and Scots-Irish forms like "ever-how," meaning "however."
Usage Notes
Still used in rural Southern/Appalachian communities, especially by older speakers. Outside the region it’s rare and may be misunderstood, so it’s a marker of authentic dialect.
Say It Like a Southerner
Said plain: "everhow" - often in sentences like "Everhow you do it" or "Everhow she said."