  Ain’t Nobody Got Time for ThatAin’t nobody got time for that is a Southernish saying meaning there’s no time or patience for nonsense or inconvenience. The phrase went viral in the early 2010s after a humorous news interview and has since become a modern catchphrase with a Southern flavor. synonyms: no time for this, don’t have patience, not today, forget that Hillbilly Dude Says...  Even though it's the way we talk - and I may have said it before myself - 'Ain’t nobody got time for that!' isn't necessarily an established Southern phrase. Hillbilly Dude Says... Even though it's the way we talk - and I may have said it before myself - 'Ain’t nobody got time for that!' isn't necessarily an established Southern phrase. Pronunciation[AYNT no-bo-dee got TAHM fuh that] /eɪnt ˈnoʊbədi ɡɑt taɪm fɚ ðæt/ Meaning & Usage- No time or patience for something annoying (modern humor)
Travis:
You gonna stand in that line for three hours?
Lena:
Ain’t nobody got time for that!OriginThe phrase gained fame in the early 2010s after a viral local news interview in which a woman used the line to describe escaping an apartment fire. Viewers found her delivery and rhythm unforgettable, and the clip quickly spread across the internet. The phrase took on a life of its own - appearing in memes, songs, and everyday conversation - as a way to reject anything tedious or ridiculous.
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