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fell out of the ugly tree
What does fell out of the ugly tree mean?
A jab meaning someone is very ugly—"and hit every branch on the way down."
"Bless him, he fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down."
Origin
Southern comedic insult built on the image of tumbling through an "ugly tree."
Frequently asked questions
What does "fell out of the ugly tree" mean?
It's a comedic insult meaning someone is very ugly, usually finished with "and hit every branch on the way down."
Is it offensive?
It's an insult, but it's usually delivered as a joke rather than a serious slur.
Where is it from?
It's a Southern U.S. comedic idiom picturing someone tumbling through an imaginary "ugly tree."
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