answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

People say "1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi" because the time it takes them to say "Mississippi" is the exact time it takes for a second

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

when u say 1 Mississippi that counts as a full second so when u say 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi you are counting the seconds

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does it mean by 1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How many consonants are in Mississippi?

Mississippi=11*10*98*7*6*5*4*3*2*1=39916800n! = n× (n − 1) × (n − 2) × ··· × 3 × 2 × 1


What are the release dates for The Mississippi - 1982 Peace with Honor 2-6?

The Mississippi - 1982 Peace with Honor 2-6 was released on: USA: 1 November 1983


What is the role of thunder?

There is no role actually, once there is lightning you can count 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, and so on and see how far the storm is.:)


The five longest riveres in North American?

1.mississippi 2.missouri


What is 3 minus and 1 half?

The question is ambiguous. If you mean 3 - 1/2, the answer is 2 1/2. If you mean -3 + 1/2, the answer is -2 1/2. If you mean 3 times 1/2, that is 1 1/2, but that doesn't seem to be what you have asked. Answer 1 ======= 1 1/2


How long to drive from hattiesburg Mississippi to Birmingham Alabama?

3 and 1/2 hours


What is Mississippi 3 largest cities?

Mississippi's three largest cities (in this order) are : no. 1 Jackson, MS no. 2 Gulfport, MS no. 3 Biloxi, MS


What is the name of the longest river in the USA?

Mississippi river


How long does it take to drive from Mobile Alabama to Lena Mississippi?

3 and 1/2 hours


How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg Mississippi to Birmingham Alabama?

3 and 1/2 hours


Does Mississippi Require you to send copy 1 of the W-2 form?

does MS require w-2 copy 1 to be sent to state tax department


What is the mean median and mode for 2 8 2 0 1 1 2 and 1?

Mean = 2.125 Median = 1.5 Mode = 1 and 2.