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Pittsburgh Adjective

Aloose

Sounds like: uh-loose Pittsburgh Adjective Everyday speech

Meaning

What it means

Untied or loose.

Aloose is a Pittsburghese glossary adjective meaning untied or loose.

Usage

Use it like this

“Your shoe is aloose.”
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Adjective entry from Pittsburghese glossary material.

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