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I am trying to rememmber a word. It is often used by Southern Belle types when they are hot and may faint soon.

Asked by ava (985points) March 2nd, 2007
I believe Tennessee Williams use the word in several of his plays. A woman might fan herself and say "I have the ______." I keep thinking it sounds like vespers or something like that. I just need help remembering the correct word. Thanks!
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katielady's avatar
Vapors as in "I've got the vapors"
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ava's avatar
yes!!!! that's it! thank you so much katie lady! This has been buggin' me for eternity!
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gailcalled's avatar
Often caused by overlacing of corsets. Remember Scarlett O'Hara's 18" waist? She had the vapors a lot...
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JCS's avatar
Biz Markie has a whole song about this condition, entitled "The Vapors." The track was later covered by Snoop Dogg.
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peggylou's avatar
And don't forget to fan your hand in your face when you say, "I have the vapors."
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lolly's avatar
yup, the vapors. tho, it's pronounced the "vayyyperrs."
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hossman's avatar
I find a good stiff mint julep to be the best cure/prevention for the vapors.
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