You Talk About
In Southern and Appalachian speech, "You talk about..." or "You talkin’ ’bout..." is a way to praise, agree, or emphasize something strongly.
It means "Now that’s really something" or "That sure is a good one."
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Out in the country, you'll definitely heard people say somethin' like, 'now you talkin’ ’bout a good deal, I got 'at thing for cheap.' It's a common one. Hillbilly Dude Says...
Out in the country, you'll definitely heard people say somethin' like, 'now you talkin’ ’bout a good deal, I got 'at thing for cheap.' It's a common one. Pronunciation
[YOO taw-kuhn ’bout]
/ju ˈtɔː.kən baʊt/
/ju ˈtɔː.kən baʊt/
Meaning & Usage
- Used for emphatic agreement or praise
Mama:
That cornbread turned out just right.
That cornbread turned out just right.
Earl:
You talk about good eatin’!
You talk about good eatin’!variations: you talkin’ ’bout, you talkin bout, you talk about
Origin and Etymology
Comes from an older English expression, "Now you’re talking," used to show strong approval. Southern and Appalachian speakers naturally clipped it into "You talk about" or "You talkin’ ’bout," turning it into an exclamatory phrase of agreement or admiration.
Usage Notes
Heard across the South and Appalachia, usually as a friendly or excited response.
Tone depends on context-often humorous or admiring.
- "You talk about good fishin’!" → That’s really good fishin’.
- "You talkin’ ’bout cold-it was 12 degrees." → It sure was cold.
- "You talk about sweet tea." → This is the best kind.
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