Function: verb
Etymology: Hood / Pimp Talk
To slap, typically across the face, with the palm facing inwards and the back of the hand making contact.
Note: It is not necessary to actually be wearing a watch to "show you what time it is."
Etymology: Hood / Pimp Talk
To slap, typically across the face, with the palm facing inwards and the back of the hand making contact.
Note: It is not necessary to actually be wearing a watch to "show you what time it is."
by persianplaym8 September 14, 2009
chiefly southern, esp texan. added at the end of pretty much anything, esp to add exclamatory sense to a clause. has a somewhat cryptic meaning known only to southerners. so you non-hicks, stop trying.
by yuan January 6, 2005
A phrase commonly used by people in the South. Can be used in the beginning or end of a sentence. Common to Texans, it is used as a whole sentence, with nothing before or after it.
by Nicolee February 8, 2012
"I tell you what, that beagle is a power dog." - Gary Whittaker
"I tell you what, one time I ate 5 gallons of ice cream in one sitting" - Gary Whittaker
"I was at one time, the fastest man in Ohio...I tell you what, was the fastest white guy down at state." - Gary Whittaker
"I tell you what, one time I ate 5 gallons of ice cream in one sitting" - Gary Whittaker
"I was at one time, the fastest man in Ohio...I tell you what, was the fastest white guy down at state." - Gary Whittaker
by Maynard Yoh February 7, 2012
Saying originating from Belmont County, OH. Used to begin a story or after something that promotes bragging rights in a rural or backwoods boondocks area. A similar saying is That's what's up.
Ex. I put a 3" lift kit and some 31's on my Chevy Tracker the other day, I'll tell you what and such.
Ex. I caught a catfish the other night. It was a big'un, I'll tell you what and such.
Ex. I caught a catfish the other night. It was a big'un, I'll tell you what and such.
by ovredneck69 June 22, 2014
By the use of this phrase to open or close a statement, the user acquires or asserts a pleasant, folksy authority. Sometimes paired with "boy" for added authority and folksiness (see example).
Frequent famous users include Cris Collinsworth and Hank Hill.
Frequent famous users include Cris Collinsworth and Hank Hill.
"Boy, that was a heck of a down field block by Michael Vick, I tell you what."
"I tell you what, the Seattle Seahawks came here to play tonight."
"I tell you what, the Seattle Seahawks came here to play tonight."
by TebowTime23 January 20, 2012
You've have just had some great news.. ie a bet has come in or an all clear test result from the clap clinic. Perfect for beginning to tell your friends about some good news you've just had. You must emphasise the second "what", building up to it creshendo style.
by DDougins June 12, 2008