y'all

Formsy'alls, y'alling, y'alled

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   pronoundialectalAppalachiaCaribbeanSingaporeSouthern US

   Two or more people that someone is speaking to.

   Like saying 'you,' but to a whole group of people at once.

   Are y'all coming to the party tonight?

   I made enough food for all of y'all.

   Similaryou

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2. 2
   pronoundialectalSouthern US

   Everybody, used when you say hello to a group of people.

   Morning, y'all! The coffee is ready in the kitchen.

   Hi, y'all, thanks so much for coming to my party!

   Similareveryone, everybody

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3. 3
   determiner

   Used before a noun to mean the group of people being spoken to.

   Y'all teachers work harder than anyone gives you credit for.

   I hope y'all folks had a safe trip home.

   Similaryou

4. 4
   determiner

   Belonging to the group of people being spoken to.

   Is this y'all's house on the corner?

   I really like y'all's new car.

   Similaryour

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5. 5
   pronoundialectalSouthern US

   A single person that someone is speaking to.

   Y'all dropped your phone, sir.

   You alla sudden gettin’ human with yo’ N-word and now a US Grant. Y’all becomin’ a rare white boy, ain’t ya?

   2023, Argent Amos, “Job One”Here, Y'all means you, speaking to just one person.

   Similaryou

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   verbcolloquialtransitive or intransitive

   To say the word 'y'all' when speaking to people.

   Like calling everyone 'guys' when you talk to them.

   Stop, don't y'all me like we grew up together.

   She y'alls all her customers to sound friendly.

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