  Proud I Got to See YouIn 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. 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.other spellings: 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, and 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. ★ OriginFrom 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." NotesCommon 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 SouthernerSaid plain: "proud I got tuh see yuh." Quick and heartfelt, often with a handshake or hug. | 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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