y'all
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ya'll
Sense 1
Meaning · English
You (plural).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[...] and this y'all know is true, [...]
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
Everyone; everybody.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
You (singular).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “y'all” mean?
You (plural).
Is “y'all” formal or informal?
y'all is generally informal.