Come Wimme

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "come wimme" is a blended form of "come with me." It’s an everyday saying that drops the "th" and runs the words together.

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Hillbilly Dude Says...

'Come wimme' is in daily use in our family.

Hillbilly Dude Says...

'Come wimme' is in daily use in our family.

Pronunciation

[WIM-ee]

Meaning & Usage

- Invitation to go along (saying)

Mae:

I’m headin’ to the swimmin’ hole. Come wimme.

Earl:

Don’t have to ask twice.

variations: with me, wihme, wid me, come along, tag along, walk with me

★ "Come wimme" is one of those little markers of Southern/Appalachian talk - natural and casual. You’ll hear it most when folks are relaxed, not trying to sound formal. ★

Origin and Etymology

A natural blend of "with me." In many English dialects, clusters like "th+m" get simplified in casual speech. In the South and Appalachia, that simplification stuck around and became the normal way of saying it.

Usage Notes

Heard widely across the South and Appalachia, especially in casual or family speech. Outsiders may notice it as "country talk," but locals hardly think about it.

Say It Like a Southerner

Said plain and quick: "wim-ee." The "th" in "with" disappears, and "me" tucks right up against it.

Kin Topics

Common Questions

Is "come wimme" bad grammar?

Not at all - it’s just casual, natural speech.

Is it unique to Appalachia?

No - it’s heard all across the South and Midland U.S., but it’s especially associated with mountain and country talk.

Do people still say it today?

Absolutely - it’s still common in everyday family talk and casual conversation.

How to Cite This Page

APA (7th edition)
The Hillbilly Dude. (2025, August 30). Come Wimme. HillbillySlang.com. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/sayings/come-wimme
MLA (9th edition)
"The Hillbilly Dude." "Come Wimme." HillbillySlang.com, 30 Aug. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/sayings/come-wimme.
Chicago (17th edition)
The Hillbilly Dude. "Come Wimme." HillbillySlang.com. August 30, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/sayings/come-wimme.

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