Why are so many people adding the preposition 'at' to the end of their sentences regarding placement?

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Why are so many people adding the preposition 'at' to the end of their sentences regarding placement?

Where are you going at?
Where is it at?
What time is it at?
Etc.

2006-10-30 03:41:13 · 3 answers · asked by Double O 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I haven't come across such sentences anywhere. Though i've often used it while saying , what r u getting at ? according to me its correct as the 'at' signifies an idea, point

2006-10-30 03:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Beats me. In most cases it merely adds redundancy to things. "Where do I put the bucket?" is perfectly clear, no need to say "Where do I put the bucket at?"

2006-10-30 11:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Just a slang thing.

Whatcha gettin at?

2006-10-30 12:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by tigglys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋