General
reckon so
What does reckon so mean?
An affirmative hedge meaning "I think that's right."
"Think it'll hold? Reckon so."
Origin
From "reckon" (to suppose, from Old English "gerecenian") plus "so"; a Southern conversational staple.
Frequently asked questions
What does "reckon so" mean?
It's a soft way of saying "I suppose so" or "probably" — an agreement that isn't fully certain.
How do you use "reckon so"?
You say it as a mild yes when someone asks whether something is true or likely, as in "Think it'll hold? Reckon so."
Where is "reckon so" used?
It's a conversational staple in the American South, built on the older verb "reckon" meaning to suppose or figure.
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