Pittsburgh Phrase
How’s Abaht
Sounds like: howz uh-baht
Pittsburgh Phrase
Everyday / expressive
Meaning
What it means
How about, with feeling.
How’s abaht is a Pittsburghese-style phrase meaning “how about,” often with emphasis or attitude.
Usage
Use it like this
“How’s abaht yinz help me redd up?”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
Variant of howzabaht; seeder skips if slug already exists.
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