which'un
Which one, said the mountain way.
Also called which one, which'n.
Updated September 24, 2026
which'un pronunciation
/WICH-un/
Meaning
A clipped form of "which one," with 'un stuck on like that'un, this'un, and young'un. Used when you're picking between hounds, trucks, biscuits, or whatever's on the table. Keeps the question short and spoken. Pairs natural with "that'un there" as the answer.
How folks use it
- “Which'un of these wrenches you need?”
- “Which'un is your truck, the red one or the blue?”
Origin and etymology
"Which" plus reduced "one" ('un). Same Appalachian pattern documented for big'un, young'un, and that'un in Smoky Mountain English. The clip is oral speech efficiency, not a separate word inventing new meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Is which'un different from which one?
Same meaning. Which'un is just how a lot of mountain speakers say it fast.