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  1. etymology - What are the origins of the regional pronoun “yinz” of ...

    May 30, 2012 · A common informal word used in southwestern Pennsylvania and the forefront example of what is commonly known as "Pittsburghese" is the word yinz, …

  2. meaning - Is "yuns" a word? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Dec 26, 2022 · I am asking if "yuns" is a word, and if it is, how do I use it? Maybe it's just a north east american term, but I'm unsure how it's used in a sentence like: How yuns doing?

  3. Alternatives to y'all? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 12, 2019 · "In the rest of the United States, the plural of "you" is "you". There are quite a few plural forms found colloquially in the rest of the US; there's at least yinz/you-uns and you guys …

  4. Regarding Re: ; what is the correct usage in an email subject line?

    I want to know what is the recommended way to use Re: in the subject line of an email. I use Re: in the subject line as a shortform of 'in regards to'. Whenever I have used Re:, people have …

  5. "At hand" vs "on hand" vs "in hand" - English Language & Usage …

    What's the difference between at hand, on hand and in hand? At hand seems to me as if you have something in reach. On hand is if you have something in stock. And in hand can be used …

  6. american english - Different words for the personal pronoun “you” …

    Oct 3, 2019 · In American English, quite informally, one will hear different words or phrases for the personal pronoun “you” in its plural form. Perhaps it’s a way of making sure the listener …

  7. grammar - Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from" - English ...

    I'd appreciate your assistance in helping me particularly understand how to use the phrase "as of" properly. What is the proper interpretation of the following sentence? "I need you to get me all

  8. meaning - "At the moment" or "in the moment"? - English …

    Dec 10, 2014 · "At the moment" means right now. For example, "He's asleep at the moment". "In the moment" means with a special focus on the present time. For example, "living in the …

  9. How offensive is it to call someone a "slag" in British English?

    Slag was recorded meaning a cowardly or treacherous or villainous man first in the late 18th century; Grose's entry proves it was in common use in 1785. Slag meaning a female prostitute …

  10. "Guys", "guy’s", or "guys’" (guys’) - English Language & Usage ...

    Sep 23, 2016 · Which way is guys written in this sentence: "What are your guys favorite cars"? Should the word guys be written as guys, guy's, or guys' in this sentence?