pronoun

yens

yĭnz

Yens (pronoun) means You all; used to address a group that includes the person being spoken to (regional/dialectal). Example: “Are yens coming to the game tonight?”

pronoun

You all; used to address a group that includes the person being spoken to (regional/dialectal).

"Are yens coming to the game tonight?"

"What are yens all doing this weekend?"

How to use yens

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA regional way of saying "you all," similar to "y'all" or "youse," heard in parts of the northeastern and Appalachian United States.

When to use it

Informal and regional — not used in standard written English.

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Etymology

A contraction of the older phrase "ye ones."

Frequently asked questions

What does “yens” mean?

The word “yens” means you all; used to address a group that includes the person being spoken to (regional/dialectal). In plain terms, a regional way of saying "you all," similar to "y'all" or "youse," heard in parts of the northeastern and Appalachian United States.

How do you pronounce “yens”?

“Yens” is pronounced yĭnz.

How do you use “yens” in a sentence?

Here is “yens” used in a sentence: “Are yens coming to the game tonight?”

What part of speech is “yens”?

“Yens” is a pronoun.

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