  Quit Wallerin’ MeIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "quit wallerin’ me" is a scolding or playful way to tell someone to stop climbing on you, crowding you, or hanging all over. Hillbilly Dude Says...  If you're with somebody with a litter o'kids, 'quit wallerin’ me' is bound to come up. Pronunciation[KWIT WAHL-er-in me] Meaning & Usage- Scolding or playful complaint (saying)
Mae:
Quit wallerin’ me, I’m tryin’ to read the paper.
Earl:
Young’uns don’t know what personal space is.other spellings: stop wallerin’ me, quit crawlin’ on me, quit hangin’ on me, quit messin’ with me, and quit crowdin’ me ★ "Quit wallerin’ me" isn’t about mud or pity - it’s about somebody being too close, climbing or leaning all over you. Common from parents to kids. ★ OriginBuilt from the verb "waller," meaning to sprawl, roll around, or crowd close. In Appalachian and Southern speech, it grew into this common family scolding phrase. NotesUsed often by parents and grandparents with kids, but can also be said jokingly between adults. Distinct from the base word "waller," this phrase is always about someone being too close for comfort. Say It Like a Southerner"Quit" said sharp and quick. "Wallerin’" drops the "g," giving it a drawn-out, country sound: "wah-ler-in." | 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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