regional
Zapper
Sounds like: ZAP-er
regional
Funny / familiar
Meaning
What it means
A TV remote control.
Gutchies is a regional/family word for underwear.
Usage
Use it like this
“Who took the zapper? The game is about to start.”
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
Funny, intimate, and very family-language coded.
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