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Quit Wallerin’ Me

In Appalachian and Southern speech, "quit wallerin’ me" is a scolding or playful way to tell someone to stop climbing on you, crowding you, or hanging all over.

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Hillbilly Dude Says...
If you're with somebody with a litter o'kids, 'quit wallerin’ me' is bound to come up. 
Hillbilly Dude Says...
If you're with somebody with a litter o'kids, 'quit wallerin’ me' is bound to come up. 

Pronunciation

[KWIT WAHL-er-in me]

Meaning & Usage

- Scolding or playful complaint (saying)

Mae:
Quit wallerin’ me, I’m tryin’ to read the paper.
Earl:
Young’uns don’t know what personal space is.
variations: stop wallerin’ me, quit crawlin’ on me, quit hangin’ on me, quit messin’ with me, quit crowdin’ me
★ "Quit wallerin’ me" isn’t about mud or pity - it’s about somebody being too close, climbing or leaning all over you. Common from parents to kids. ★

Origin and Etymology

Built from the verb "waller," meaning to sprawl, roll around, or crowd close. In Appalachian and Southern speech, it grew into this common family scolding phrase.

Usage Notes

Used often by parents and grandparents with kids, but can also be said jokingly between adults. Distinct from the base word "waller," this phrase is always about someone being too close for comfort.

Say It Like a Southerner

"Quit" said sharp and quick. "Wallerin’" drops the "g," giving it a drawn-out, country sound: "wah-ler-in."

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Common Questions

Does "quit wallerin’ me" mean stop touching?
More like stop climbing or crowding - it’s usually said to kids who won’t give you space.
Is this phrase unique to Appalachia?
It’s heard all across the South, but Appalachia is especially known for using "waller" in this way.
Do people still say it today?
Absolutely - you’ll hear it in family homes anywhere in the South or Appalachia.

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