de
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of the.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“He went to’ds de back, ma’am.” The negro opened the door and slid his legs, clad in army O.D. and a pair of linoleum putties, to the ground. “‘I’ll go git ’im.”’
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 “de” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of the.
Is “de” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.