wuttin
In Appalachian speech, "wuttin" means "wasn’t" or "was not," often used in quick, casual conversation.
Pronunciation
[WUT-in]
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Meaning & Usage
- Was not / Wasn’t (verb phrase)
Elmer:
Wuttin me who left the gate open.
Estel:
Then who done it?
- Wasn’t about to (emphatic refusal)
Elmer:
Wuttin gonna pay that much for a mule.
Estel:
Reckon you’ll be walkin’, then.
other spellings: wasn’t, was not, wut’n, wutt’n, and
★ If someone says "Wuttin me," they’re denying it - but the grin might tell a different story. ★