everwhich
Whichever; any one you pick.
Also called ever which, whichever.
Updated September 21, 2026
everwhich pronunciation
/EV-ur-which/
Meaning
Mountain flip of "whichever." Appalachian English swaps the pieces on words like this, so you get everwhich, everwho, and everwhat. "Take everwhich one you want" means grab any of them. Same choice as whichever, just said the old Southern highland way.
How folks use it
- “Take everwhich biscuit you want off that plate.”
- “Everwhich road you pick, you'll still end up at the creek.”
Origin and etymology
Southern Appalachian and Ozark speech invert ever and the wh- part of compounds like whichever. Documented in early 1900s word lists from Alabama and Virginia, and in Smoky Mountain English notes. Origin of the flip is uncertain, but the pattern is well known in the mountains.
Frequently asked questions
Same as every which way?
No. Everwhich means whichever. Every which way means in all directions.