General
youse
What does youse mean?
The plural of 'you'. English doesn't officially have one, so Manchester (and Liverpool, Dublin, Glasgow, half of Australia) invented it. Imported via Irish migration in the 19th century and stuck like glue. Saves you having to say 'all of you' like a posho.
"Are youse two coming the pub or what?"
Origin
Hiberno-English; brought to Manchester and Liverpool by 19th-century Irish migration.
Frequently asked questions
What does youse mean?
Youse is a plural form of 'you' — used when talking to more than one person.
How do you use youse in a sentence?
"Are youse all coming to the match tonight?"
Is youse proper English?
It's non-standard and mainly heard in regional dialects, but it fills the gap English lacks for a plural 'you.'
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