   Happy as a Pig in WallerIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "Happy as a Pig in Waller" means extremely happy or content - a colorful simile rooted in farm life and the regional word "waller" for "wallow." #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #TravelandLocation #Southern #FarmTalk Hillbilly Dude Says...  'Happy as a pig in waller' is more of an old timers, country phrase. Hillbilly Dude Says... 'Happy as a pig in waller' is more of an old timers, country phrase. Pronunciation[HAP-ee az a PIG in WAH-ler] /ˈhæpi əz ə pɪɡ ɪn ˈwɑlər/ Meaning & Usage- Extremely happy or content (simile)
Pearl:
He’s got his new boat?
Jeb:
Yep - and he’s happy as a pig in waller about it.variations: happy as a pig in wallow ★ Southern and Appalachian English loves similes tied to everyday rural life. "Waller" is the regional pronunciation of "wallow," so pairing it with a pig automatically creates a vivid, homey mental picture. ★ Origin and EtymologyDraws from the age-old image of pigs rolling in mud to stay cool and content. "Waller" instead of "wallow" is documented in Southern/Appalachian dialects since the 19th century, making this simile distinctively regional. Usage NotesStill widely heard in rural Southern/Appalachian speech. Outside the region it’s usually understood as "happy as a pig in mud" but sounds more colorful and folksy with "waller." Say It Like a SouthernerSay it natural: "Happy as a pig in a waller" - "waller" instead of "wallow," often said with a grin or in a teasing way. | ...
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