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YINZ Slang Meaning - Merriam-WebsterSep 25, 2025 · Yinz, sometimes written yunz (or less commonly yins), is a regional pronoun used in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to mean “you,” usually when ...Missing: dialect | Show results with:dialect
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yinz Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.comNov 13, 2018 · Yinz is a Pittsburgh equivalent to y'all. It is used to address two or more people as a second-person plural pronoun.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Redd up your Pittsburghese: A deep dive into how Yinz talkSep 28, 2017 · Words like “yinz” and “n’at” appear throughout Pittsburgh, but the origin of the city’s dialect is pretty unique compared to other regions.
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do you speak american? - PBSMany people in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania are convinced that a distinctive dialect of English is spoken in the area, which they call “Pittsburghese.”
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History - Pittsburgh Speech & SocietyThe Scots-Irish were the first Europeans to settle in Southwestern Pennsylvania in large numbers. These were people who had migrated to northern Ireland.Missing: jag off pop
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[PDF] a study of regional african american english - COREMar 27, 2009 · monophthongization of /aw/ begins to appear in White speech in Western Pennsylvania;. Page 236. 219 once the Great Migration was underway, the ...
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Pittsburgh Speech Resources[a technical description of regional phonology] Johnson, B. L. (1971). The Western Pennsylvania dialect of American English. Journal of the International ...
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Y'all, You'uns, Yinz, Youse: How Regional Dialects Are Fixing ...Oct 13, 2016 · You've heard the solutions: y'all, youse, you guys, yinz, you'uns. These are widely seen as incorrect, or nonstandard.
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Yinz, you-uns, you-all, and company - The Grammarphobia BlogFeb 11, 2011 · “Yinz” is Pittsburghese. Sometimes spelled “yins” or “yunz,” it's a plural form of “you.” This puts it in the same category as “you-uns,” “yous,” “y'all,” “
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Do You Speak American . Sea to Shining Sea . American Varieties ...The most frequently noted "Pittsburghese" phonological feature is the pronunciation of a monophthong [a:] instead of the standard [aw]. This [End Page 128] ...Missing: oil erl
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What are the origins of the regional pronoun “yinz” of southwestern ...May 29, 2012 · ... word yinz, pronounced /jɪnz/ in IPA. Alternatively it is less commonly used in long form, youins, pronounced /ju.ɪnz/. To use it in a ...
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Dictionary - Pittsburgh Speech & SocietyYinz (also spelled Yunz, Younz, etc.) Definition: You, plural; you guys. Origin: Scots-Irish English. Other forms that are also from Scots-Irish are 'you'uns'Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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you'uns - From Ulster to Americayou'uns, yinz, yunz pron You (plural), all of you. Cf y'all, yous, yous'uns. [snd you yins (at yin pron/adj 3); dare you-uns pron chiefly Midland].Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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The History of Yinz and the Outlook for PittsburgheseYinz is a second-person plural pronoun. Yinz is a noun prefix or suffix, or an adjective. Yinz is a noun. Yinz sounds incorrect. Yinz is a working-class word.Missing: comparison | Show results with:comparison
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[PDF] How Scotch-Irish is your EnglishThe author studies the speech of the American South and historical connections between the languages of Ireland, Scotland, and the United States.
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[PDF] Print ED464484.TIF (17 pages) - Carnegie Mellon University"Pittsburghese" in the Daily Papers, 1910-1998: Historical ... Pittsburghese" are the second person plural "yinz. ... yinz" has become the preferred spelling. The ...
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Pittsburghese: Carnegie Mellon's Barbara Johnstone Uncovers the ...Nov 4, 2013 · According to Johnstone, the story of "yinz," one of the most frequently used Pittsburghese words, is the history of Pittsburghese in microcosm.Missing: pronunciation /jɪnz/<|separator|>
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'Are yinz goin' to read this?' A Guide to Pittsburghese - Belt MagazineApr 29, 2017 · The prototypical Pittsburgh word is “yinz.” The equivalent of “youse ... sound—is a hallmark of Pittsburgh pronunciation. At work on ...
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"Pittsburghese" Overview - Pittsburgh Speech & SocietySome Pittsburghers use yinz,yunz, or you'unz for you when there is more than one you. yunz. Pittsburghers may say sentences like “My shirt needs ironed” instead ...
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Yinzers. - languagehat.comJul 12, 2024 · Linguistically it's clearly a variation on northern Appalachian English; yinz or some permutation is frequently heard in western Maryland, ...
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Questions & Answers - Pittsburgh Speech & SocietyTraditionally working-class neighborhoods with older, long-time residents ... For example, a longtime Pittsburgh resident may use "yinz" and other ...Missing: Side | Show results with:Side
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[PDF] GIS Applications in Studying Dialect of Western PennsylvaniaIt was a unique and challenging exercise to work with varied and diverse issues in mapping the dialect of western Pennsylvania. The following lessons are ...
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Twitter Twang?: Slang in Tweets Reveals Where You're FromJan 8, 2011 · For example, a Southerner's "y'all," a Pittsburghers' "yinz," as well as the usual regional divides in references to soda, pop and Coke. But ...
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Regional dialects are alive and well on Twitter: Slang terms like y'all ...Jan 7, 2011 · Postings on Twitter reflect some well-known regionalisms, such as Southerners' "y'all," and Pittsburghers' "yinz," and the usual regional ...
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[PDF] Still Bridges - Scholar CommonsThe Steelers are the embodiment of a historically blue collar city's identity, which makes them one of America's favorite teams. After the steel mills ...
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The Pittsburgh Media Addicted to Yinzer StereotypesApr 24, 2017 · Caller driven shows were created for a market which currently exists only in comedy shows and assumption: Yinzer stereotypes. And because ...Missing: insular | Show results with:insular
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Yinzerfest: A Pittsburgh Q&A with some of the festival's performersApr 25, 2024 · The event will feature an impressive slate of local bands, musicians and comedians, plenty of Pittsburgh eats, vendors from the area with a range of items to ...
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Perceiving Pittsburghese - Oxford AcademicBecause they tend to have local accents and use local words and grammatical structures, Pittsburghers of the post–World War II generation tend to hear and ...
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Do You Speak Pittsburghese? A Glossary of Unique Words and ...Oct 31, 2022 · Jagoff: A jerk. Used in a sentence: Only a jagoff would steal my parking spot after a blizzard. He even moved my parking chair!Missing: English features
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Do people actually say “yinz” irl? : r/pittsburgh - RedditApr 18, 2023 · The locals call the other people who fully and unapologetically embrace their Pittsburgh identity “Yinzers” as an affectionate description ...Do Pittsburghers really say yinz, n'at, etc? - RedditYinz : r/pittsburgh - RedditMore results from www.reddit.com
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Tuned In: Yinzers rejoice! Pittsburghese prominently featured in ...Aug 23, 2018 · Yinz doing OK these days?” “One Dollar” is a TV show that gets Pittsburghers right. Kept/canceled/revived. TNT renewed “The Alienist” for a ...
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Speakin' yinzer n'at: 'One Dollar' actors say they find no language ...Aug 29, 2018 · Speakin' yinzer n'at: 'One Dollar' actors say they find no language barrier in our unusual dialect ... yinz and its sibling, youns. His Scottish ...
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TV Talk: Pittsburgh native Margot Bingham brings Pittsburghese to ...she was encouraged to use it on “One Dollar” but didn't think it was right for her ...
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YinzCam, Inc.YinzCam, Inc. is a leading technology provider in the sports industry, specializing in app development and data solutions for teams, leagues, events, ...Our Clients · Our Platform · Contact · Our ShowcaseMissing: Yinztagram filters Guys apparel
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Yinztagram - WikipediaYinztagram is a free photography mobile app for iOS that allows users to superimpose images of Pittsburgh landmarks in photos.Missing: YinzCam filters apparel<|separator|>
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Add a little Pittsburgh to your pictures with Yinztagram app - WTAEAug 21, 2012 · Try Yinztagram. The app from creator Matthew Pegula allows users to add a little more Pittsburgh to their pictures.Missing: filters yinz
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Pittsburgh Slang Yinz Guys Get A Touchdahn Funny Steel City ...Buy Pittsburgh Slang Yinz Guys Get A Touchdahn Funny Steel City Sweatshirt: Shop top fashion brands Sweatshirts at Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY and Returns ...
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Mac Miller – Piffsburgh Lyrics - GeniusSomewhere in Pittsburgh, kickin' it back, watchin' the Steelers Put your Reggie Bush away, we got some real herb. Shorty a weed ho, so nah, I don't feel herMissing: yinz | Show results with:yinz