Grammar / regional
Needs Washed
Grammar / regional
Grammar / local
Meaning
What it means
A local grammatical construction meaning “needs to be washed.”
Needs washed is part of a Western Pennsylvania construction where “to be” may be dropped.
Usage
Use it like this
“The car needs washed.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
This construction is one of the most recognizable local grammar patterns.
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