pert near

Definition

Rural Americana for "pretty nearly" or "almost," typically heard in places where "y'all" is grammatically correct and pickup trucks outnumber sedans. It's the folksy way to describe a close call or near-miss.

Example Usage

I pert near dropped my phone in the toilet this morning.

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