mow mow

A catch phrase used predominantly in the southern Appalachians that can mean nearly anything but most commonly routine expressions which are easily interpreted like 'hello', 'yes' or 'thank you'. Context, intonation & non-verbal cues are often the key to interpreting actual meaning.

Roommate: Welcome home dude.
Other Roommate: Mow mow ('hey, it's been a long day and I'm too tired to use real words')

Person 1: Can you pass the gravy?
Person 2: Sure, here you go.
Person 1: Mow mow. Mmmm... mow mow! (Thank you... mmmm... hey that's good gravy!)

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