PITTSBURGHWORDS
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A TV remote control.
“Who took the zapper? The game is about to start.”
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A Pittsburgh way to say “you all” or “you guys.”
“Yinz coming dahntahn later?”Open word
A Pittsburgh insult for someone acting annoying, foolish, or inconsiderate.
“Quit parking like a jagoff.”Open word
Pittsburgh pronunciation of “downtown.”
“We’re heading dahntahn before the game.”Open word
Nosy or overly interested in someone else’s business.
“Don’t be so nebby.”Open word
To clean up, tidy, or straighten an area.
“Redd up the room before people get here.”Open word
Slippery.
“Careful, those steps are slippy.”Open word