done me like that
Treated me badly, unfairly, or in a way that stings.
Also called done me thataway.
Updated September 21, 2026
done me like that pronunciation
/duhn mee like that/
Meaning
A complaint that somebody mistreated you, embarrassed you, or otherwise did you wrong. Tone does a lot of the work. Said soft, it can be playful fussing. Said sharp, somebody crossed a line. The "done" instead of "did" is the rural Southern and Appalachian stamp on a phrase people use all over.
How folks use it
- “I can't believe you done me like that in front of the whole church.”
- “After all that help I gave him, he turned around and done me like that.”
Origin and etymology
Built on Southern and Appalachian English, where "done" often stands in for "did" in past talk. The wider idea of "do somebody like that" shows up in general American speech too. Out in the country, the done form is what you hear on the porch when somebody feels wronged.
Frequently asked questions
Does it always mean something serious?
No. It can be light teasing or real hurt. Listen to how hard the words land.