Alright, Keystone State fans and Pennsylvania enthusiasts, let’s dive into the quirky and spirited slang that makes Pennsylvania so wonderfully diverse! Grab your cheesesteak and a cold Yuengling, because we’re about to explore 15 terms that only true Pennsylvanians will get. Buckle up and let’s hit the Turnpike!
Jawn
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Philly slang for any person, place, or thing. “Pass me that jawn over there.”
Hoagie
A sub sandwich, especially from Wawa. “I’ll have an Italian hoagie with extra pickles.”
Yinz
Pittsburgh’s version of “you all.” “What are yinz up to this weekend?”
The Turnpike
Refers to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the major east-west highway. “We’re taking the Turnpike to get to Philly.”
Scrapple
A breakfast meat made from pork scraps. “Scrapple is a must-try when you’re in Pennsylvania.”
Wooder
How some Philly folks pronounce “water.” “Can I get a glass of wooder, please?”
Crick
A small stream or creek. “We’re going fishing down by the crick.”
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Conclusion
These are just a taste of the colorful slang that Pennsylvanians use. So, if you find yourself in the Keystone State, listen closely, and you might just learn a whole new way of speaking!