One Syllable

I consider myself pretty well-versed.

Then, those southern roots sprout. If the dog jumps on me, I yell, "Yee ow ooh." The husband reminds me that this word (yow!) only has one syllable.

If I'm frustrated, I often say, "Day am it." I mean "Damn it."

"Ouch" becomes "Yee ow itch."

"Down" becomes "Dow uhn." And "Sit" becomes "See it!"

The maniac dog responds better when I turn on the southern charm.