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Tag Phrases

Midwesterners use characteristic tag phrases:

  • "Don'tcha know" — rhetorical tag at end of sentences
  • "Then" — used to end sentences: "I'll see ya later, then"
  • "Real" as an adverb — "That's real nice" instead of "really nice"
  • "Ya" for "you" — always casual

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It's been real cold out there, don'tcha know.
Well, I suppose we better get going then.

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Tag Phrases — Master the Midwestern accent