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General Slang
Yer Man
/jər man/ · phrase · informal
That guy — a vague way to refer to a man whose name you won't say or can't recall.
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Definitions
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A way to refer to a man without naming him, whether you've forgotten his name or just won't say it.
“Yer man from the shop was asking after you.”
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Used to point out a specific man in a shared context.
“See yer man over there in the green jacket?”
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Mildly dismissive reference to a man, sometimes with an edge.
“Yer man thinks he knows everything.”
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Yer Man In A Sentence
Yer man on the news said it'll rain all weekend.
What's the story with yer man, is he single?
Yer man never paid me back, the chancer.
Origin & Usage
Hiberno-English construction ('your man') used to refer to an unnamed or contextually understood man. The female equivalent is 'yer wan'.
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#irish
People Also Ask
What does 'yer man' mean in Irish slang?
It means 'that guy' — a way to refer to a man without naming him, whether you forgot his name or just won't say it.
What's the female version of yer man?
'Yer wan' (your one) — used the same way to refer to an unnamed woman.
Is yer man rude?
Not usually — it's just casual, though tone can make it dismissive when talking about someone you don't rate.
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