'clare

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Pronunciation spelling of declare, representing African-American Vernacular English.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“Tea Cake, Ah ’clare Ah don’t know whut tuh make outa you. You’se so crazy.

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 “'clare” mean?

Pronunciation spelling of declare, representing African-American Vernacular English.

Is “'clare” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.