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The American dialect that combines a Southern accent with a Baltimore background; named for and made popular by John Travolta via his role as Edna Turnblad in the 2007 movie HAIRSPRAY. In this dialect, the prominent characteristic pertains to the letter "i"; the usual long sound of the "i" becomes both shortened and femonized, resulting in a phonetic sound resembling "ah." Travolta's best example from the movie: "I've got to finish ahroning your clothes." Additionally, Travolta has used this personalized dialect in other films, such as GREASE and LOOK WHO'S TALKING.
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