Kibitzer
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I just observed a birthday (celebrations are for young 'uns) and one gift was a copy of "The Yinzer Bible," which describes all things Pittsburgh (history, culture, sports, Terrible Towels. inclines, eateries, etc.), especially its unique linguistic flourishes. Among them:
OK, Boneyarders, many of you live in communities with a similar gift for idiomatic expression, Weigh in with a few examples of your local dialect.
yinz = plural of you
dahntahn = downtown
slippy = an icy sidewalk
nebby = an excessively curious person
jagoff = an idiot, jerk
redd up = tidy up
Stillers = the hometahn NFL team
dahntahn = downtown
slippy = an icy sidewalk
nebby = an excessively curious person
jagoff = an idiot, jerk
redd up = tidy up
Stillers = the hometahn NFL team
. . . and many more
OK, Boneyarders, many of you live in communities with a similar gift for idiomatic expression, Weigh in with a few examples of your local dialect.