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Regional / Cultural Speech Informal / family speech

Undergutchies

Undergarments or underwear.

“The laundry is full of socks and undergutchies.”
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Pittsburgh Pronunciation Directional speech

Uptahn

Uptown, or the upper part of town depending on context.

“We’re heading uptahn after lunch.”
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Everyday Speech Driving / humorous complaint

Use Your Blinkers

Use your turn signals.

“Use your blinkers, jagoff.”
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Pronunciation / phrase Language / directional

Up Air

A Pittsburgh-style way to say “up there.”

“Put that box up air.”
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Pronunciation / phrase Language / directional

Up Ere

A spelling variation of “up there.”

“Come up ere a minute.”
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