'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.