Pittsburgh Grammar
Wants Petted
Sounds like: wants pet-ed
Pittsburgh Grammar
Everyday grammar
Meaning
What it means
Wants to be petted.
Wants petted is part of the Western Pennsylvania need/want/like plus past participle grammar pattern.
Usage
Use it like this
“The dog wants petted.”
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
Important grammar construction and strong archive entry.
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