Proud I Got to See You
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "proud I got to see you" means "I’m glad I got to see you." It’s a neighborly farewell or greeting that reflects hospitality, warmth, and thankfulness.
Hillbilly Dude Says...
My neighbor from acrosst the mountain would always end a visitin' with 'proud I got to see you.' It wasn't said in our family, so I'm betting it's regional. Hillbilly Dude Says...
My neighbor from acrosst the mountain would always end a visitin' with 'proud I got to see you.' It wasn't said in our family, so I'm betting it's regional. Pronunciation
[PRAOWD ah GAH-tuh SEE yew]
Meaning & Usage
- A warm farewell or greeting (expression)
Mae:
Thanks for stoppin’ by.
Thanks for stoppin’ by.
Earl:
I’m proud I got to see you.
I’m proud I got to see you.variations: glad I got to see you, thankful I got to see you, happy I got to see you, I sure was glad to see you, I’m thankful I got to see you
★ Here "proud" doesn’t mean boastful - it means thankful or glad. It’s one of the most hospitable ways Appalachian and Southern folks end a visit. ★
Origin and Etymology
From the extended regional use of "proud" meaning glad, thankful, or pleased. In Appalachia and the South, that sense of "proud" blended into set phrases like "proud I got to see you."
Usage Notes
Common in Appalachian and Southern communities, especially among older generations. Rare outside these regions, where "proud" usually means boastful or self-satisfied.
Say It Like a Southerner
Said plain: "proud I got tuh see yuh." Quick and heartfelt, often with a handshake or hug.
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