Everhow

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "everhow" means "however" or "no matter how." It’s a regional way to say "in whatever manner" or "whichever way."

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Hillbilly Dude Says...

I say ‘everhow’ myself without givin' it a second thought. This one's common.

Hillbilly Dude Says...

I say ‘everhow’ myself without givin' it a second thought. This one's common.

Pronunciation

[EV-er-hou] (rhymes with "never how")

Meaning & Usage

- However; no matter how (dialect word)

Mae:

Do you want me to fry it or bake it?

Earl:

Everhow you like is fine.

variations: however, no matter how

★ "Everhow" is part of a family of regional "ever-" compounds ("everwhat," "everwho") found in Southern and Appalachian English, reflecting Scots-Irish influence. ★

Origin and Etymology

Found in Appalachian and Southern dialect studies, this term traces back to older British and Scots-Irish forms like "ever-how," meaning "however."

Usage Notes

Still used in rural Southern/Appalachian communities, especially by older speakers. Outside the region it’s rare and may be misunderstood, so it’s a marker of authentic dialect.

Say It Like a Southerner

Said plain: "everhow" - often in sentences like "Everhow you do it" or "Everhow she said."

Kin Topics

Common Questions

Is "everhow" formal?

No - it’s informal dialect speech.

Are there related forms?

Yes - "everwhat" (whatever), "everwho" (whoever).

Do people still use it today?

Yes - especially older Southerners and in Appalachian storytelling.

How to Cite This Page

APA (7th edition)
The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, September 20). Everhow. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/everhow
MLA (9th edition)
"The Hillbilly Dude." "Everhow." HillbillySlang.com, 20 Sept. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/everhow.
Chicago (17th edition)
The Hillbilly Dude. "Everhow." HillbillySlang.com. September 20, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/everhow.

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