Street
erstas
What does erstas mean?
Oysters, spelled with an 'a' to nail the looser end-vowel some Yats give it. Same shellfish, same accent, slightly different transcription preference.
"Acme's got dollar erstas til six."
Origin
Phonetic spelling of the Yat pronunciation of 'oysters'. Same accent feature as Brooklyn 'terlet' for toilet — the 'oy' flattens out.
Frequently asked questions
What does Erstas mean?
Erstas is a variant Yat spelling of "oysters" — the same word as ersters.
How do you use Erstas in a sentence?
"We're gettin' a dozen erstas on the half shell."
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