abbreviation of 'where did' (past) or 'where do' (present/future) as a prefix to a question, arisen from slang or quickness of speech. Similar words are who'd, when'd, why'd, how'd, etc, with the relevant meanings.
A question posed by one lifelongSt. Louis area native to another upon first meeting or after having recently met. The purpose is to learn if you and the other person have any mutual acquaintances.
Shelly: "Oh, you've lived in St. Louis all your life? Where'd you go to high school?"
Steve: "Pattonville"
Shelly: "Pattonville? Uh, let's see, do you know a guy named Mark Henderson?"
By Marci
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