QotM

[elaby]

A Question of the Moment, because dakegra is away, and inspired by my current transcription project, which features a guy who grew up in the same area I did.

Is the phrase "down cellar" to mean "in/to the basement" strange to your ear, or perfectly normal? Usages would be:

"Where's Dad/the cat/the vaccuum cleaner?"
"Down cellar."

Or

"Where are you going?"
"Down cellar."

It's used sort of as a companion to "upstairs" in that it can mean a place and a direction.

I'm wondering if this is a regional thing or not.

Comments

[nextian-cutie.livejournal.com]

I never heard it until I met my hubbster's family. They're New Englanders. It still sounds funky to me after 10 years! I'm from Spokane, WA and we just say "in the basement" which, I think, is pretty much what everyone who isn't from New England would say.

[elaby.livejournal.com]

I think you're right :) Thanks for your input!