Definitions
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- pronoun nonstandard, regional, US Possessive of
y'all (standing in foryour ). - pronoun nonstandard, regional, US Possessive of y'all (standing in for
yours ).
Etymologies
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Examples
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Cardinals to non-believers: 'Eat all y'all's words' - USATODAY. com
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Cardinals to non-believers: 'Eat all y'all's words'
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It's a new day to go hand in hand with y'all's 'new technology'.
Republican on new media: You can teach an old dog new tricks 2009
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"I want all of y'all to eat all y'all's words," defensive end Bertrand Berry was barking Saturday night.
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Anne -- It's been too long since I had Champagne vinegar in the house -- must pick some up to try y'all's dressing.
Buttermilk dressing | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009
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"What happens is really going to be in y'all's hands"
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What happens is really going to be in y'all's hands.
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Had to get a little creative with some of y'all's requests, but that's half the fun.
July 14th, 2009 archmage 2009
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What happens is really going to be in y'all's hands.
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"I want all of y'all to eat all y'all's words," defensive end Bertrand Berry said.
chained_bear commented on the word y'all's
I could've sworn this was already on someone's list...
Usage seen here: "He pleaded with reporters not to pester his family: 'I would ask for y’all’s indulgence, not for me, but for Jenny and the boys.'"
June 25, 2009