deandre's definitions

zapper

a handheld device used to operate a television set or other electronic device from a distance. Pittsburghese

"Hand me the zapper so I can change the channel."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

jeetjet

How Pittsburghers ask, "Did you eat yet?"
The proper response would be, "Nodju?" ("No, did you?")

Person 1: "Its 12:00, Jeetjet?"
Person 2: "Nodju?"

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

flip flop

a backless foam-rubber sandal with a V-shaped strap secured between the toes and at the sides of the foot

"Many people wear flip flops at the beach."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

gumband

a loop of thin rubber that is wrapped around objects to hold them together. Pittsburghese

"I have gumbands on my wrist to represent tha struggle."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

pop

"soda" ; a flavored and carbonated drink, served cold. Pittsburghese

"It's so hot, need to buy a cold pop."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

cut

In Pittsburgh: a slice of pizza

"Can I have a cut with extra cheese?"

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

dog box

were a dog sleeps, a dog house

"I'm building a new dog box for my Pittbull."

by DeAndre December 2, 2005