sumpin’
In Appalachian and Southern talk, "sumpin’" is a slurred form of "something." It often carries a hint of mischief - like you’re up to trouble or a sneaky plan.
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Pronunciation
[SUM-pin]
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Meaning & Usage
- Something, often suspicious (noun)
Mae:
What’s that young’un doin’ out there?
Earl:
Looks like he’s up to sumpin’.
- Just "something" in casual speech (noun)
Ruby:
What you makin’ in the kitchen?
Estel:
Oh, just sumpin’ quick.
other spellings: somethin’, sumthin’, and something
★ If somebody says you’re "up to sumpin’," they probably don’t mean it’s good. But used lightly, it’s also just the mountain way of saying "something." ★