What does chasing down a who do there mean?

Answer 1

A "Who Do There" is a southern reference to the Great Blue Herring.

A - It is old black slang for a ghost or something lurking in the shadows. Sort of like "what is that?" or "who goes there?"

Answer 2

"Who do there" is Bayou colloquialism used to request identification. For example, if you heard someone on your property at night, you would holler "WHO DO THERE?" So, "chasing down a who do there" would be akin to running down a trespasser

Answer 3

Well, honey, "chasing down a who do there" doesn't mean a darn thing because it ain't proper English. If you're trying to make sense, you might want to rephrase that question in a way that doesn't sound like you're speaking gibberish. Just keeping it real, darling.

Answer 4

"Chasing down a "who do there" does not have a specific or recognized meaning in standard English. It could potentially be a colloquial or regional phrase that is not widely known. Without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a definitive explanation for this expression."

Answer 5

It's basically a Louisiana thing about ghosts

Answer 6

the truth is that what Cajuns call a racoon

Answer 7

It’s a Who Dat that got away!

Answer 8

I think it's a badass boar raccoon,dark and fast!