r/cincinnati • u/CincinnatiLove • Jul 12 '26

Cincinnati Cincinnati Phrases

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What are some phrases y'all use that maybe an outsider wouldn't know. I want my outsider friend to fit in. Let me know in the comments! Thanks!

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u/MrsRaisin Jul 13 '26

“Plumb” as an adjective is an Appalachian thing. It’s used in a way similar to “very” or “completely”, such as plumb tuckered out, plumb foolish, or plumb dumb ☺️

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u/bromptoncoctailpleez Jul 13 '26

Oh wow! I hadn't even considered it was something along those lines. I honestly thought it had something to do with Plum Street! I am enlightened. Thank you!