they

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The, those.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They rooks as you see … only coom a few year agoo.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Their.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “they” mean?

The, those.

Is “they” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.