   This HereIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "this here" is used for emphasis, meaning "this" or "this right here." It’s plain country grammar that adds flavor and focus to everyday talk. Hillbilly Dude Says...  If somebody's pointing somethin' out, it'll almost always be 'this here' or 'that there.' Hillbilly Dude Says... If somebody's pointing somethin' out, it'll almost always be 'this here' or 'that there.' Pronunciation[THIS heer] Meaning & Usage- Emphatic "this" (adjective phrase)
Mae:
Which one’s yours?
Earl:
This here mule - stubborn as he looks.variations: that there (cousin phrase), this one here, right here, this here truck, this here mess, that there dog ★ Adding "here" or "there" after "this" and "that" is a hallmark of country talk. It gives speech a little extra weight and color without changing the meaning. ★ Origin and EtymologyRooted in nonstandard English patterns that stuck in rural Southern and Appalachian speech. "This here" and "that there" have been around for centuries, carried forward in everyday talk. Usage NotesStill common in Southern and Appalachian speech. Rare in formal English, but instantly recognizable as country flavor. "That there" works the same way for emphasis. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "this heer." In quick speech, it runs together as "this-’ere." | ...
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