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Proud I Got to See You

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "proud I got to see you" means "I’m glad I got to see you." It’s a neighborly farewell or greeting that reflects hospitality, warmth, and thankfulness.

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Hillbilly Dude Says...
My neighbor from acrosst the mountain would always end a visitin' with 'proud I got to see you.' It wasn't said in our family, so I'm betting it's regional. 
Hillbilly Dude Says...
My neighbor from acrosst the mountain would always end a visitin' with 'proud I got to see you.' It wasn't said in our family, so I'm betting it's regional. 

Pronunciation

[PRAOWD ah GAH-tuh SEE yew]

Meaning & Usage

- A warm farewell or greeting (expression)

Mae:
Thanks for stoppin’ by.
Earl:
I’m proud I got to see you.
variations: glad I got to see you, thankful I got to see you, happy I got to see you, I sure was glad to see you, I’m thankful I got to see you
★ Here "proud" doesn’t mean boastful - it means thankful or glad. It’s one of the most hospitable ways Appalachian and Southern folks end a visit. ★

Origin and Etymology

From the extended regional use of "proud" meaning glad, thankful, or pleased. In Appalachia and the South, that sense of "proud" blended into set phrases like "proud I got to see you."

Usage Notes

Common in Appalachian and Southern communities, especially among older generations. Rare outside these regions, where "proud" usually means boastful or self-satisfied.

Say It Like a Southerner

Said plain: "proud I got tuh see yuh." Quick and heartfelt, often with a handshake or hug.

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Common Questions

Does "proud" here mean proud in the usual sense?
No - it means glad or thankful.
Is this phrase unique to Appalachia?
Strongest in Appalachia and the South, though people elsewhere may recognize it as folksy.
Do people still say it today?
Yes - especially among neighbors, kinfolk, and older generations in Appalachian and Southern communities.

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