   Land Sakes!In Southern and Appalachian speech, "Land sakes!" is an old-time exclamation of surprise or alarm. It’s a softened form of "for the Lord’s sake," common in rural America but especially remembered as a Southern saying. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #OldTimers #Southern #Exclamations #Euphemisms synonyms: good heavens, mercy me, goodness gracious, well I declare Hillbilly Dude Says...  I'd say 'Land sakes!' is one you mainly hear from old timers nowadays. Hillbilly Dude Says... I'd say 'Land sakes!' is one you mainly hear from old timers nowadays. Pronunciation[LAND sayks] /lænd seɪks/ Meaning & Usage- Exclamation of surprise or alarm (interjection)
Clara:
They’re charging six dollars for a gallon of milk.
Elmer:
Land sakes! That’s highway robbery.variations: land's sake, land sake alive Origin and EtymologyDerived from a softened oath for "the Lord’s sake," with the divine name avoided in polite or pious company. Documented in 19th-century American English, especially in rural and Southern dialect writing. Usage Notes
| ...
About Created by The Hillbilly Dude, this site is a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia but reaching across the world. Every slang word, saying, accent and story is gathered from first-hand experience and trusted sources. The goal: preserve authentic voices and share them with writers, learners, and culture lovers everywhere - with a little humor thrown in here and there. Read more... |
Slang and folklore change from place to place - this is how I know it. Read the full disclaimer and terms of use →
© Hillbilly Slang | Original audio and content not for reproduction or AI training without permission. Keeping the Mountains Talking 'Til The Cows Come Home