As a southerner that has been in war torn countries and seen children suffering, "Bless your heart" has it's true meaning. "Bless your heart" is a is a statement of empathy. Most Southerners shed a tear when they speak those words. True, at times they are offered for fools, such as those who can't understand the true meaning of the words. More's the pity! Bless your heart!
I came upon a child that was scared and burned. I cried, saying, "Bless your heart" as I pulled out my MEDKIT and prayed that I could ease her suffering!
by SouthernVet September 14, 2018
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Wife- Honey, do these jeans make me look fat?
Husband- Bless your heart, dear, but you've been a whale for the last ten years and I still can hardly believe you haven't imploded into a black hole due to the force of your gravity yet, so no matter what you wear, you'll still be a walking pork rind.
Husband- Bless your heart, dear, but you've been a whale for the last ten years and I still can hardly believe you haven't imploded into a black hole due to the force of your gravity yet, so no matter what you wear, you'll still be a walking pork rind.
by Rexxx37 December 4, 2009
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Jeff was sluffing school to much & didnt graduate. -Bless his heart.
Robin jumped on a box to crush it- slipped, landed on her arm, and broke it. -Bless her heart.
I was out in the cold playing without a jacket, and got sick. -Bless your heart.
Robin jumped on a box to crush it- slipped, landed on her arm, and broke it. -Bless her heart.
I was out in the cold playing without a jacket, and got sick. -Bless your heart.
by Jefe.Robison December 24, 2019
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It can mean what an idiot, poor guy, awe that's so cute, etc.
It can mean what an idiot, poor guy, awe that's so cute, etc.
by Lulu the dino nuggie February 15, 2022
Get the Bless your heart mug.the worst insult any southerner could dish out. to "bless someone's heart" is to pity someone for their sheer ignorance, stupidity, and gosh darn lack of intelligence. if the person who's heart you are blessing does not realize they are being insulted, then that proves their stupidity.
daniella: hey josh, i think i lost my glasses.
jonah: bless your heart daniella, but youre wearing your glasses right now.
daniella: oops, silly me!
jonah: bless your heart daniella, but youre wearing your glasses right now.
daniella: oops, silly me!
by zippy nips December 30, 2022
Get the bless your heart mug.As a Southern lady, I can tell you there are several meanings to this Southern phrase.
1. If something terrible happens to you, I say it as a way to say "That really sucks! I feel sorry for you." I'll look at you with genuine sympathy.
2. If I look at you with a sardonic smile, I'm trying to call you an idiot without sounding rude.
3. If I look annoyed or mad, that means you've really crossed the line and you're not in good stead with me. It's my way of saying "Go fuck yourself!!!" when I'm in a situation where I can't just say that.
1. If something terrible happens to you, I say it as a way to say "That really sucks! I feel sorry for you." I'll look at you with genuine sympathy.
2. If I look at you with a sardonic smile, I'm trying to call you an idiot without sounding rude.
3. If I look annoyed or mad, that means you've really crossed the line and you're not in good stead with me. It's my way of saying "Go fuck yourself!!!" when I'm in a situation where I can't just say that.
1. "Your mama has cancer? Oh, bless your heart. I'll be praying for you."
2. "I don't know what that guy was thinking when he said that was a good idea, bless his heart."
3. This man was rude and he needed to be put in his place, so I looked him in the eyes and said "Well, bless your heart!".
2. "I don't know what that guy was thinking when he said that was a good idea, bless his heart."
3. This man was rude and he needed to be put in his place, so I looked him in the eyes and said "Well, bless your heart!".
by SouthernLady2401 September 3, 2023
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You can't come to work today because your mother died, your dog ran away and someone stoled your truck? Oh, Bless your heart.
by Western Woman May 8, 2010
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