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Places and people, it seems.
by kdmccormick 7y ago
Places and people, it seems.
- elliekelly 7y agoIt is sometimes used for places and people but now that you mention it I can only really think of examples of it being used for slightly negative references. I would say there’s usually some contempt behind it. Place: “I have to go to that DMV jawn and renew my license.” People: “Them TSA jawn opened my bag.” Person: “She’s my ex jawn.” It can also be used to refer to women or a woman in a belittling way. Somewhat similar to “bitch.” For example: “That jawn is clingy.” or “Them jawns be crazy.”
- thom 7y agoI call both places and people 'thingy', admittedly only when the actual words don't come immediately to mind. It's possible I'm more addled than the average English speaker though.