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An exclamatory phrase often utilized by those originating in the Southern United States, often having equivalence to "What the heck?"
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When the “crush” has no intentions of taking things further, but they like the attention. So they flirt here or there, send dm/texts just to keep the person interested, knowing damn well they’re staying single.
Danielle was so flirty the other night, he messaged me 3 times just to say hello, I think he’s coming around.

No Susan he’s breadcrumbing you just so you’ll keep nibbling at his heels.
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A term used by those south of the Mason-Dixon line. Used to describe suprising or shocking situations (similiar usage as "what the fuck")
What in tarnation!?!?!? Where did that copper-headed rattle water moccasin come from?!?
by Ron Jackson May 13, 2003
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When your an old country folk and is confused
Billy ray Cyrus: HANNAH! What in tarnation IS RICO DOING WITH THAT CUCUMBER???
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