Pittsburgh Phrase
What A How
Sounds like: what uh how
Pittsburgh Phrase
Humor / expressive
Meaning
What it means
What a laugh; what a funny thing.
What a how is a phrase related to howin/howling with laughter in Pittsburghese glossary examples.
Usage
Use it like this
“That story was what a how.”
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
Humor phrase; a bit niche but useful for archive depth.
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