Generally an exclamatory phrase which asserts/affirms the truth of a previous or forthcoming statement. Often associated with the vernacular of the American south.
Well I do declare! My man done ate fifteen hot dogs in under a minute!
Hey! Isn't that Old Bill Mcsmithers? I do declare!
Hey! Isn't that Old Bill Mcsmithers? I do declare!
by red5xx July 16, 2010