Y'all
"You all" — the Southern second-person plural that's gone fully mainstream.
Definitions
"All y'all" emphasizes the whole group, especially a larger one.
Increasingly embraced nationwide as an inclusive, gender-neutral way to address people.
A contraction of "you all," used to address a group. Originally Southern, it's now widely used across the US as a convenient plural "you."
Y'all In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
"Y'all" comes from the American South and African American English as a contraction of "you all." Once regional, it has spread nationally and is now widely used as a practical plural "you."
People Also Ask
What does y'all mean?
Y'all is a contraction of "you all" — the Southern second-person plural now used widely across the US.
Where did y'all come from?
It comes from the American South and African American English as a contraction of "you all."
What does all y'all mean?
"All y'all" emphasizes the entire group, often a larger one, more than just "y'all."
How do you use y'all in a sentence?
For example: "are y'all ready?" — meaning are you all ready.
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