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Softball, especially the large 16-inch ball used in some versions of the sport.
“They played mushball at the park until the lights came on.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “mouse.”
“There’s a mahs in the basement.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “mirror.”
“Check the meer before you leave.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “meal.”
“That was a good mill.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “mile.”
“It’s only one mowl away.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “miles.”
“We drove ten mowls.”Open word
Mom.
“Ask Mum if we can go.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of Monday.
“I’ll do it on Mundee.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation/spelling of “mountains.”
“We drove through the maahntins last weekend.”Open word
Pittsburgh-style pronunciation of “mall.”
“We’re going to the maul after lunch.”Open word
Fruit of the osage orange tree.
“There are monkey balls all over the yard.”Open word
Milk.
“Put the melk back in the fridge.”Open word
A cold pasta salad often served at picnics and community meals.
“Bring macaroni salad to the picnic.”Open word
A fraternal/community lodge and event space.
“The party is at the Moose Lodge.”Open word
Macaroni salad, often served with sandwiches or community meals.
“Do you want mac salad with that?”Open word
My grass needs to be cut.
“My nebby neighbor says my grass needs cut.”Open word
A phrase about someone taking a shoveled parking spot.
“Only a jagoff moved my parking chair.”Open word