usetocouldn't

Opposite of the Southern slang "usetocould"

In the past, I was not able to...

I was unable to do (a certain action) in the past.

I usetocouldn't bellydance in unison with a pink elephant, but now that I've been practicing for the last 8 weeks in dance class, I totally can! Watch!

by Hip Mama March 30, 2010

Usedtacoulda

Used to be able to or used to could do that

I usedtacoulda dance.

I usedtacoulda stay up all night

by Mozmoma December 18, 2016

Usedtacould

An urban Ebonic word used to discribe something in the past or what one could do but can no longer accomplish.

Tyrone can't shoot as good as he Usedtacould.

by Hacktheworld October 8, 2021