   Gimme Some SugarIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "gimme some sugar" doesn’t mean asking for sweets - it’s a warm, affectionate request for a kiss, usually on the cheek. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #FoodandDrink #PeopleandRelationships #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  Older folks usually ask for affection from the young'uns in their family by saying, 'gimme some sugar' or 'can I get some sugar?' Hillbilly Dude Says... Older folks usually ask for affection from the young'uns in their family by saying, 'gimme some sugar' or 'can I get some sugar?' Pronunciation[GIM-ee sum SHOO-gur] Meaning & Usage- To give a kiss (verb phrase)
Mae:
Don’t leave without givin’ me a hug.
Grandma:
And gimme some sugar too.- To show affection (verb phrase, figurative)
Mae:
You look wore out.
Earl:
I could use a hug. Gimme some sugar.variations: give me some sugar, can I get some sugar ★ "Gimme some sugar" is a sweet, family-friendly saying. Don’t mistake it for candy - it’s all about affection. ★ Origin and EtymologyLikely grew in Southern English in the 19th and 20th centuries, using "sugar" as a metaphor for sweetness and love. Carried through families and still heard in everyday talk. Usage NotesStill widely used in the South and Appalachia, especially by older generations and grandparents. Outside the region, it may be misunderstood as asking for actual sugar. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "gim-ee sum shug-ur." In the South, "sugar" often sounds like "shoo-gur." | ...
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