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.