about east
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Meaning · English
OK; all right; in a proper manner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I went into the dining-room, and sot down afore a plate that had my name writ on a card onto it; and I did walk into the beef and 'taters and things about east.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “about east” mean?
OK; all right; in a proper manner.
Is “about east” formal or informal?
about east is generally slang.