   Talk the Hind Leg Off a DonkeyIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "talk the hind leg off a donkey" means to talk endlessly or persuasively - describing someone especially chatty or smooth-talking. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern synonyms: chatter endlessly, talk someone’s ear off, be a smooth talker Hillbilly Dude Says...  I didn't hear this one growin' up, but I really like 'talk the hind leg off a donkey.' Pronunciation[tawk thuh hahynd leg awf uh dawn-kee] Meaning & Usage- Talk Endlessly or Persuasively (verb phrase)
Hazel:
Did you enjoy the quilting bee?
Mabel:
I couldn’t get a word in - she’d talk the hind leg off a donkey.other spellings: talk the hind legs off a donkey, talk the ears off a brass monkey ★ If someone’s said to "talk the hind leg off a donkey," expect a long conversation - or a very convincing sales pitch. ★ OriginThe phrase dates back to at least the late 18th century in British English slang. It crossed the Atlantic and settled into American rural speech, especially in the South and Appalachia. Variants like "talk the horns off a goat" grew out of this original saying. NotesStill heard today in rural and Southern communities, though elsewhere it may be replaced by "talk your ear off." The donkey imagery adds a humorous, rustic tone. | ...
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