That’un
In Southern and Appalachian speech, "that’un" is the dialect form of "that one." It’s how words naturally shorten in everyday talk.
synonyms: that one
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'That’un' is a regularly heard term down here. It's common. Hillbilly Dude Says...
'That’un' is a regularly heard term down here. It's common. Pronunciation
[THAT-un]
/ˈðæt.ən/
/ˈðæt.ən/
Meaning & Usage
- Dialect form of "that one" (pronoun)
Darlene:
You want this’un or that’un?
You want this’un or that’un?
Willard:
Give me that’un - looks fresher.
Give me that’un - looks fresher.variations: that’n
★ Just like this’un for "this one," that’un keeps conversation easy and natural in Southern/Appalachian speech. ★
Origin and Etymology
From a contracted form of "that one." Attested in dialect writing since the 19th century. Strongly tied to Southern/Appalachian everyday talk.
Usage Notes
- Usually spelled that’n or that’un when written to show speech.
- Still common in rural talk, rarely written outside of dialect stories.
- Pairs with this’un and which’un.
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- APA (7th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, September 30). That’un. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/thatun
- MLA (9th edition)"The Hillbilly Dude." "That’un." HillbillySlang.com, 30 Sept. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/thatun.
- Chicago (17th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. "That’un." HillbillySlang.com. September 30, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/thatun.
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