Appreciate You
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "Appreciate you" (often said "’preciate ya") is a warm, casual way of saying "Thank you" or "I appreciate what you did." Dropping the "I" makes it sound more direct and familiar.
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You'll hear ‘appreciate you’ instead of 'thank you' all day long around here. You'll hear ‘appreciate you’ instead of 'thank you' all day long around here. Pronunciation
Meaning & Usage
- Informal thank-you; showing appreciation (phrase / greeting)
Here’s your change.Appreciate you!Origin and Etymology
Evolved from the standard "I appreciate it" but dropped the "I" and swapped "it" for "you." This shift is widely recognized as a Southern/Appalachian politeness formula documented in regional speech studies.
Usage Notes
Still extremely common throughout the South and Appalachia in everyday service and social interactions. Outside the region it’s rare and can sound distinctly Southern to non-locals.
Say It Like a Southerner
Said plain: "’preciate ya." Commonly heard in shops, restaurants, or friendly exchanges throughout the South.