   Gettin’ Above Your Raisin’In Appalachian and Southern speech, "gettin’ above your raisin’" means acting too proud or forgetting your humble roots. It’s a way of calling out someone who thinks they’re better than where they came from. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #People&Relationships #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  When people get a little too fancy, you'll still heard 'gettin’ above her raisin’' to describe 'em. They orta know better. Pronunciation[GET-in uh-BUHV yer RAY-zin] Meaning & Usage- To act proud or superior (verb phrase)
Mae:
She won’t even wave at us now?
Earl:
Guess she’s gettin’ above her raisin’.- To forget humble beginnings (verb phrase, figurative)
Mae:
Think he’s too good for the farm now?
Earl:
Yep, he’s gettin’ above his raisin’.other spellings: getting above your raising ★ This saying is a gentle but pointed reminder to stay humble. It can be used as a tease, but also as a serious reproach in close-knit communities. ★ OriginRooted in rural Southern and Appalachian culture, where "raisin’" means upbringing. The phrase became widely known through the Bill Monroe bluegrass song "You’re Gettin’ Above Your Raisin’" (1951), cementing its place in country talk. NotesStill used in the South and Appalachia, especially among older speakers. Younger folks may not use it daily, but it’s a recognizable cultural phrase and often shows up in music and storytelling. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "gettin’ above yer raisin’." The final "g" is usually dropped: "raisin’." | 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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