   In a Dog’s AgeIn Southern and Appalachian speech, in a dog’s age means "in a very long time" - a colorful way to say you haven’t done or seen something for ages. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #Animals #Time #OldTimers #Southern synonyms: in a long time, ages, forever and a day Hillbilly Dude Says...  I've only read 'dog’s age,' never heard it in real life. I've got to assume it's more regional and old timers. Hillbilly Dude Says... I've only read 'dog’s age,' never heard it in real life. I've got to assume it's more regional and old timers. Pronunciation[DAWGS-ayj] /ˈdɔːɡz eɪdʒ/ Meaning & Usage- In a very long time (saying/adverbial phrase)
Willie:
How you been? Ain’t seen you in a dog’s age.
Loretta:
Feels like forever!variations: in a dog’s age, ain’t seen you in a dog’s age, not in a dog’s age ★ Southerners and Appalachians use "in a dog’s age" as a homegrown variant of "in a coon’s age" - both meaning it’s been a long time. ★ Origin and EtymologyAn old rural American expression based on the lifespan of a dog. Appeared in newspapers and oral histories of the 19th and early 20th century, especially in the South and Appalachia, likely influenced by the concept of "dog years" meaning a long stretch of time. Usage Notes
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