   Come WimmeIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "come wimme" is a blended form of "come with me." It’s an everyday saying that drops the "th" and runs the words together. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #DialectandGrammar Hillbilly Dude Says...  'Come wimme' is in daily use in our family. Hillbilly Dude Says... 'Come wimme' is in daily use in our family. Pronunciation[WIM-ee] Meaning & Usage- Invitation to go along (saying)
Mae:
I’m headin’ to the swimmin’ hole. Come wimme.
Earl:
Don’t have to ask twice.variations: with me, wihme, wid me, come along, tag along, walk with me ★ "Come wimme" is one of those little markers of Southern/Appalachian talk - natural and casual. You’ll hear it most when folks are relaxed, not trying to sound formal. ★ Origin and EtymologyA natural blend of "with me." In many English dialects, clusters like "th+m" get simplified in casual speech. In the South and Appalachia, that simplification stuck around and became the normal way of saying it. Usage NotesHeard widely across the South and Appalachia, especially in casual or family speech. Outsiders may notice it as "country talk," but locals hardly think about it. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain and quick: "wim-ee." The "th" in "with" disappears, and "me" tucks right up against it. | ...
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