Dictionary of American Regional English

Time

Time

A1 What do you call the time in the early morning before the sun comes into sight?

A3 The time between the middle of the day and suppertime:

A9 What do you call wasting time by not working on the job?

A10 And doing little unimportant things: Somebody asks, “What are you doing?” and you answer, “Nothing in particular—I’m just ________.”

A11 When somebody takes too long about coming to a decision, you might say, “I wish he’d quit ________.”

A12 When somebody keeps you waiting, you might say, “Hurry up! I don’t have all day to _______ you!”

A13 When something needs to be done immediately, you might say, “I’ll do it ________!”

A14 Referring to a very short period of time: “I’ll be ready in ________.” or “It won’t take any longer than ________.”

A16 A very long period of time: “I haven’t seen her ________.”

A18 Words or expressions used around here about a very slow person: “What’s keeping him? He certainly is ________!”

A21 When someone is in too much of a hurry, you might say, “Now just slow down! Don’t ________.”

A23 To do something at the very first try: “She got the right answer ________.”

A24 Speaking of someone who has always been the same way: “He’s been hot-tempered (from) ________.”

A26 Talking about the past: “People used to walk a lot, but everybody drives a car ________.”

A27 Do you have a special name for the birthday when your age matches the day of the month on which you were born?

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