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Hillbilly Dude Says...
Please still call it 'baccer' out in the country, and I've always heard it. 
Hillbilly Dude Says...
Please still call it 'baccer' out in the country, and I've always heard it. 

Pronunciation

[BAK-er]

Meaning & Usage

- Tobacco as a crop (noun)

Mae:
What’s in that field?
Earl:
That’s baccer - we’ll cut it come August.

- Tobacco for chewing or smoking (noun)

Mae:
Got any chewin’?
Earl:
Yeah, a twist of baccer right here.
variations: tobacco, baccy, bacco, backer
★ When somebody says "baccer patch," they mean a field of tobacco plants. "Baccer barn" is where it’s hung to cure. ★

Origin and Etymology

From "tobacco," with the middle syllable dropped in Appalachian and Southern speech. Variants like "bacco" and "baccy" appear in rural English dialects going back centuries.

Usage Notes

Common in Appalachian and Southern talk, especially among older generations and farm families. Outsiders may not recognize it right away, but within the region, "baccer" is instantly understood.

Say It Like a Southerner

Said plain: "back-er." The middle "o" in tobacco drops out.

Kin Topics

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Common Questions

Does "baccer" mean all kinds of tobacco?
Yes - it can mean the crop in the field or processed tobacco for chewing or smoking.
What’s a "baccer barn"?
A building where tobacco is hung up to dry and cure.
Do people still say "baccer" today?
Yes, though it’s more common with older speakers and in rural areas.

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