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General Slang
might could
MYT KUUD · phrase · informal
Might be able to; possibly can (double modal).
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A double-modal construction meaning "might be able to," softening a statement of possibility. A signature of Southern grammar.
“I might could help you move this weekend.”
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might could In A Sentence
I might could help you move this weekend.
Origin & Usage
Southern US double-modal, stacking "might" and "could"; roots traced to Scots and northern British English brought by settlers.
People Also Ask
What does might could mean?
Might could means 'might be able to,' softening a statement of possibility. It's a signature of Southern American grammar.
Is might could grammatically correct?
It's a well-established Southern double-modal construction. It's non-standard in formal English but perfectly normal in Southern speech.
Where does might could come from?
It's a Southern US double-modal with roots traced to Scots and northern British English brought over by settlers.
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