   Ain’t Much CountIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "ain’t much count" means "not worth much" or "of little value or reliability." It’s the mountain form of "no account," preserved from older English. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #Measurements #DialectandGrammar #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  Growin' up, I heard 'ain’t much count' plenty - and still do out in the country. Hillbilly Dude Says... Growin' up, I heard 'ain’t much count' plenty - and still do out in the country. Pronunciation[AYNT much KOUNT] Meaning & Usage- Of little value, not reliable, not good quality (adjective phrase)
Mae:
How’s that new hand?
Earl:
He ain’t much count - showed up late twice already.- Of poor character or low standing (adjective phrase)
Mae:
Heard about that feller?
Earl:
Yeah - folks say he’s ain’t much count round here.variations: no account, ain’t no count, not worth much, no good ★ "Ain’t much count" comes from an older English sense of "account" meaning "value." Appalachia and the South dropped the "ac-," leaving "count." It’s a classic mountain expression for calling something or someone no good. ★ Origin and EtymologyChiefly South Midland and Appalachian, this term dates back at least to the 19th century and reflects older British and American English usage ("of no account" meaning "worthless"). Usage NotesStill heard today in Appalachian and Southern rural talk. Outside the region it may be unknown or confused with "ain’t much account." Say It Like a SouthernerSay it plain and quick: "ain’t much count." The "count" rhymes with "mount," and the phrase rolls together with no pauses. | ...
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