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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