Twicet

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "twicet" is the regional way of saying "twice." Like "oncet" and "acrosst," it carries an extra "-t" at the end - a common mountain speech pattern.

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Hillbilly Dude Says...

About like 'oncet' - sometimes I say 'twicet', sometimes not.

Hillbilly Dude Says...

About like 'oncet' - sometimes I say 'twicet', sometimes not.

Pronunciation

[TWAHST] or [TWAIS-t]

Meaning & Usage

- Two times (adverb)

Mae:

You been up to Knoxville?

Earl:

Only twicet in my whole life.

variations: twice, two times, a couple times, twofold, double, a pair of times

★ "Twicet" almost always pops up in storytelling, alongside "oncet." Folks use it when counting how many times something happened. ★

Origin and Etymology

From Old English *twīwa* (two times). In Appalachian and Southern speech, the final "-t" drifted in naturally, the same way "oncet" developed from "once."

Usage Notes

Very common in Appalachian and Southern speech, especially among older speakers. Rare outside these regions, where "twice" is the only form used.

Say It Like a Southerner

Said plain: "twahst" or "twice-t." Quick little "-t" at the end.

Kin Topics

Common Questions

Is "twicet" different from "twice"?

No - it just means "twice," with a regional "-t" ending.

Do people still say it today?

Yes - especially in Appalachian communities. Younger folks may use it less often.

Is it incorrect?

In formal English, yes. But regionally, it’s authentic and natural.

How to Cite This Page

APA (7th edition)
The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, September 1). Twicet. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/twicet
MLA (9th edition)
"The Hillbilly Dude." "Twicet." HillbillySlang.com, 1 Sept. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/definitions/twicet.
Chicago (17th edition)
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