Street
dawlin'
What does dawlin' mean?
Darling, but stripped of any romantic weight — in New Orleans it's how you address the cashier, the stranger holding the door, your cousin, the cop writing your ticket. Default friendly mode of address, regardless of age or relationship.
"What can I getcha, dawlin'?"
Origin
Yat pronunciation of 'darling' — the 'ar' rounds to 'aw', same vowel that gives you 'cawfee' for coffee. Most associated with the waitresses at old NOLA diners who called every customer dawlin'.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dawlin' mean?
It's the New Orleans pronunciation of "darling," used as a universal term of address for anyone.
How do you use Dawlin' in a sentence?
"What can I get ya, dawlin'?"
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