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well, butter my biscuit

What does well, butter my biscuit mean?

A folksy exclamation of surprise or delight.

"Well, butter my biscuit, you actually won!"

Origin

Southern mock-exclamation in the tradition of playful, food-flavored expressions of astonishment.

Frequently asked questions

What does "well, butter my biscuit" mean?
It's a folksy exclamation of surprise or delight — roughly "well, how about that!"
Where is "butter my biscuit" from?
It's a Southern mock-exclamation in the tradition of playful, food-flavored expressions of astonishment.
How do you use it?
React to surprising news: "Well, butter my biscuit, you actually won!"
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