   Don’t You Fret NoneIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "don’t you fret none" means "don’t worry" or "don’t be upset." It combines the old verb "fret" with the regional intensifier "none," making a warm, folksy reassurance. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern synonyms: don't worry Hillbilly Dude Says...  'Don’t you fret none' - that's something you'll still hear out in the country. Pronunciation[DONT yew FRET nun] Meaning & Usage- Reassuring someone not to worry (folk saying)
Mae:
I’m afraid we’ll be late.
Earl:
Don’t you fret none - we’ve got plenty of time.★ "Fret" for "worry" comes from older English. Adding "none" after the negative is a classic Southern/Appalachian pattern, intensifying the reassurance and giving it a friendly, down-home feel. ★ OriginDocumented in Appalachian and Southern dialect studies, Foxfire interviews, and the Dictionary of American Regional English. Reflects a blend of old English verbs and regional grammar patterns brought by Scots-Irish settlers. NotesStill widely heard in the South and Appalachia, especially among older speakers and in storytelling. Outside the region it’s rare but recognizable from context or folk songs. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it gentle and reassuring: "Don’t you fret none." "Fret" rhymes with "bet," and "none" softens the phrase with a rural lilt. | ...
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