yous
1 synonym for yous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Pronoun — A nonstandard plural form of "you," used in some dialects (Irish, Scottish, Australian, and parts of the US) to address more than one person.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
the list of other second-person pronouns at you
How to use yous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
what are yous doing
yous lot
Informal and regional — avoid it in formal or written English; standard alternatives include "you all," "you guys," or "you lot."
Etymology
Formed by adding the regular plural ending -s to you, filling a gap since standard English "you" doesn't distinguish singular from plural.
Full origin of yous →Frequently asked questions
What does “yous” mean?
The word “yous” means a nonstandard plural form of "you," used in some dialects (Irish, Scottish, Australian, and parts of the US) to address more than one person. In plain terms, a dialect way of saying "you all," used where standard English has no separate plural "you.".
How do you pronounce “yous”?
“Yous” is pronounced yooz (/juːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “yous” in a sentence?
Here is “yous” used in a sentence: “What are yous doing tonight?”
What is another word for “yous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “yous” include the list of other second-person pronouns at you.
What part of speech is “yous”?
“Yous” is a pronoun.
