   Somethin’ FierceIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "something fierce" is an intensifier meaning "very much" or "extremely." It adds punch to descriptions of weather, moods, or just about anything. synonyms: awful, real, mighty, powerful (intensifiers) Hillbilly Dude Says...  I would saying 'somethin' fierce' is more of a country saying, mainly old timers. Hillbilly Dude Says... I would saying 'somethin' fierce' is more of a country saying, mainly old timers. Pronunciation[SUM-thin FEERSS] /ˈsʌmθɪn fɪərs/ Meaning & Usage- Extremely; very much (expression)
Hazel:
It’s hot something fierce today.
Ray:
Ain’t kiddin’. Had me sweatin’ before breakfast.variations: somethin’ fierce (dialect spelling) ★ "Something fierce" works like "awful" or "real" as a Southern intensifier, but carries a sharper, more colorful punch. ★ Origin and EtymologyThe phrase developed in 19th-century American English as a way to intensify statements. It shows up in Southern and Appalachian speech by the early 1900s, especially in rural dialect writing. While it exists outside the South, it’s far more common and natural in Southern/Appalachian talk. Usage Notes
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