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Up Air

Pronunciation / phrase Language / directional

Meaning

What it means

A Pittsburgh-style way to say “up there.”

Up air compresses up there into a local-sounding phrase.

Usage

Use it like this

“Put that box up air.”
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Local note

Why it feels Pittsburgh

Directional phrase entry.

Merch

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