   Havin’ CompanyIn Southern and Appalachian homes, "having company" means expecting or entertaining visitors. It carries more weight than just "someone’s coming over"-it’s about cleaning up, putting on manners, and showing hospitality. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #DialectandGrammar #Southern synonyms: expecting visitors, entertaining, hosting Hillbilly Dude Says...  Oh if your Momma warns that company is comin' - or you're 'havin’ company,' that means you better get your hind end in gear to help straighten up. Pronunciation[HAV-in CUMP-nee] /ˈhævɪn ˈkʌmp.ni/ Meaning & Usage- To have visitors or guests (phrase)
Mama:
Y’all behave-we’re havin’ company.
Kid:
Who is it?
Mama:
Your Aunt Ruth and ‘em.variations: have company, having guests Origin and EtymologyRooted in 19th-century American domestic life, especially in the South and Appalachia. "Company" once meant both the visitors themselves and the act of hosting them. The phrase "having company" reflects traditions of home hospitality and social respect. Usage NotesStill widely used across the South and rural America. Implies both the visit and the social preparation around it.
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