Still’t

In Appalachian speech, "still’t" is a quick, contracted way to say "still yet."

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Pronunciation

[STIL-t]

Meaning & Usage

- Still (as in continuing) plus yet (adverb)

Elmer:

You still’t hungry?

Estel:

Yeah, reckon I could eat another plate.

variations: still yet, stil’t, stil-yet

★ If you’ve got "still" and "yet" in the same thought, Appalachians might just roll ’em together into "still’t." ★

Origin

Likely developed from the regional phrase "still yet," itself a combination of two words that mean the same thing in this context - for emphasis. Over time, casual speech shortened it to "still’t."

Notes

Not every speaker uses "still’t," but "still yet" is common in many Appalachian and Southern areas. "Still’t" is more likely to be heard in casual, rural conversation.

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Common Questions

Is "still’t" grammatically correct?

Not in formal English - it’s purely a regionalism.

What’s the difference between "still yet" and "still’t"?

None in meaning. "Still’t" is just a faster, more informal contraction.

Where is it most common?

In rural parts of Appalachia, especially among older generations.

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