Pittsburgh Fun Facts

How to Speak like you are from Pittsburgh

Although most people know Pittsburgh 's professional football team as the "Steelers," many locals actually say "Stillers."


Pittsburghers also like to refer to their professional baseball team as the "Buccos," as opposed to the "Pirates." Argggghhhhh!


Ask a Pittsburgher what they did last weekend, and you might just hear, "Aw ya know, a little this n'at."


In most groceries around America , thinly sliced ham is known as "chopped ham." In Pittsburgh however, you might hear the person in front of you asking for "chipped ham," which originates from Isaly's, a local delicatessen.


If there's a period of dry weather caste upon Pittsburgh , the weatherman just might say that we're in a "drooth."


If you sneeze at Heinz field, a Stiller fan next to you might just say "gesundheit," which has German origins.


Although most people know them as "rubberbands," people around Pittsburgh often opt for "gumband," as "gum" is a common alternative to "rubber."


The best way to keep warm through the cold Pittsburgh winters is to wrap up in a "hap," otherwise known as a comforter or quilt.


If the guy sitting next to you in a Seahawks jersey spills his popcorn all over the place, he could be subject to some "jagging" from those around him. They may even go as far as to call him a "jagoff," for seemingly behaving in an irritating or inept manner.


While walking through the woods it's advisable to beware of "jaggers," otherwise known as thorns or briars which can spoil a good stroll.


If you're expecting company to come over to the house, it could be a good idea to "redd up," and throw away the empty beer bottles and pizza boxes.


When walking down a snowy driveway, it's advisable to beware of the "slippy" terrain.


"You all" is too rigid, "y'all" is too loose, but "yinz" sounds just right, doesn't it?

http://english.cmu.edu/pittsburghspeech/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/pittsburghese/

 

 

 

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