   Appreciate YouIn 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. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  You'll hear ‘appreciate you’ instead of 'thank you' all day long around here. Pronunciation[’PREESH-ee-ate yuh] or [’PREESH-ate ya] Meaning & Usage- Informal thank-you; showing appreciation (phrase / greeting)
Mae:
Here’s your change.
Earl:
Appreciate you!other spellings: I appreciate you, Appreciate ya, and Appreciate it ★ "Appreciate you" is not just about gratitude - it’s about friendliness. The "you" makes it personal, a hallmark of Southern hospitality. ★ OriginEvolved 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. NotesStill 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 SouthernerSaid plain: "’preciate ya." Commonly heard in shops, restaurants, or friendly exchanges throughout the South. | About We are a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia, but wide as the world. Read more... |
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