Top 10 Southern Phrases for Valentine's Day

How to say "I Love You" the southern way.

1. "Love Y'all!"

Nothing says I love you to your loved ones like this phrase. Whether you're talking to your family, your friends, or a group or paramours(I'm not judging), "Love y'all" has all your bases covered.

2. "Gimme Some Sugar."

We're not talking about the crystallized variety. If you're wanting a kiss or smooch from your love, use this phrase to get the ball rolling. Let your loved one know that you want them to plant one on you.

3. "I Love You to the Farm and Back."

A southern twist on "I Love You to the Moon and Back." Your love for your loved is out of this world.

4. "I Love You More Than Biscuits and Gravy."

Have you had Mawmaw's biscuits and gravy? If you have then you know how much it means to tell someone that you love them more.

5. "You Are My Sunshine."

The lyrics to the old timey song of the same name outlines how much someone means: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You never know dear how much I love you." This phrase is used across the south to let loved ones know how they feel: boyfriend to girlfriend, husband to wife, mother to children, grandparents to grandchildren. You make my day brighter just being around.

6. "I Love You a Bushel and a Peck."

The full phrase is "I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck." What a mouthful. These terms are terms for different units of measure. A bushel is 64 pints. A peck is two more gallons on top of that. So, 64 pints plus 2 more gallons....It means I love you a lot.

7. "I'm Smitten."

This means that you are so in love, you can't even think straight.

8. "Hey There, Sweet Thang."

Say "howdy" to your sweetie with this southern saying.

9. "You're My Ride or Die."

Bonnie and Clyde, ride or die. It's us versus the world, baby!

10. "I'm Head Over Heels"

This means that you have been swept off your feet in love. You can't be any more in love than you currently are. You turn my world upside down.