Australian slang generally used to address more than one person. Arty farty and high brow types get annoyed when you use this word in their company.
by Scoundrel July 13, 2004
Something that isn't a word but which you may hear from the lowest, most unintelligent, least educated, morons on this Earth.
Usually spoken by the same morons who also use the non-existent words: somethink and disorientated.
Usually spoken by the same morons who also use the non-existent words: somethink and disorientated.
by Shulian February 15, 2010
Local dialect for 'mate' used in a greeting by those usually born and bred in Neston/ Little Neston (Cheshire) to a greater degree and Parkgate and Ness to a lesser degree - Largely in decline owing to the traditional 'born and bred' local populous being watered down by non-locals, particularly those from Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead and Liverpool and those entirely foreign to the area
Pronounced 'Use', rhyming with 'Juice' - Not be to confused with the Liverpool pronunciation 'Ewes' - Same word but different meaning
History - There are two historical theories behind the word;
1. Neston Colliery (Closed in 1927) - A particular Foreman at the colliery was said to have chose the men he wanted to work on a daily basis by pointing to each man and stating 'You Sir' - So it allegedly became somewhat of a joke and subsequent use of the two words combined was borne. NB. 'Youser' is one of two words (also 'owden) used to describe a true native of Neston or the surrounding areas
2. Deer Hunting - It is said that when deer hunting took place in Parkgate and the surrounding area, the working parties would greet the hunters/gentlemen with 'Good morning Sir' and were greeted back with 'And to you, Sir' or vice versa or possibly even just between the hunters/gentlemen. Again, the supposition in that the combination of the two words 'You, Sir' formed what is still used today
Pronounced 'Use', rhyming with 'Juice' - Not be to confused with the Liverpool pronunciation 'Ewes' - Same word but different meaning
History - There are two historical theories behind the word;
1. Neston Colliery (Closed in 1927) - A particular Foreman at the colliery was said to have chose the men he wanted to work on a daily basis by pointing to each man and stating 'You Sir' - So it allegedly became somewhat of a joke and subsequent use of the two words combined was borne. NB. 'Youser' is one of two words (also 'owden) used to describe a true native of Neston or the surrounding areas
2. Deer Hunting - It is said that when deer hunting took place in Parkgate and the surrounding area, the working parties would greet the hunters/gentlemen with 'Good morning Sir' and were greeted back with 'And to you, Sir' or vice versa or possibly even just between the hunters/gentlemen. Again, the supposition in that the combination of the two words 'You, Sir' formed what is still used today
by The last Owdener August 15, 2013
I, You, He, She, It
We, Youse, They
Example (actually heard from a deli counter person to a group of construction workers--this is a famous 4-youse example) "Youse are tellin' me youse are hungry, but youse aren't tellin' me what youse want." This is sometimes pronounced "Yiz"
We, Youse, They
Example (actually heard from a deli counter person to a group of construction workers--this is a famous 4-youse example) "Youse are tellin' me youse are hungry, but youse aren't tellin' me what youse want." This is sometimes pronounced "Yiz"
by John Debold June 9, 2005
the second more accepted form of the you plural in the dialect between philadelphia and Boston used when you are talking with parents acquaintences or a general crowd
by AdamRich January 30, 2007
Youse, meaning; you all
Irish slang that a good portion of irish people use.
Others may use the term yee
Irish slang that a good portion of irish people use.
Others may use the term yee
by Gummy beared hobo January 30, 2022
All of you. A slick & smooth way to address more than one person at the same time whether the people be male/female. (If you want to specify a specific gender, it is appropriate that there be more than 1 person of the gender that you are specifying).
It was great chillin with ‘youse’?(a slick & smooth way to address males/females). ‘Youse guys' seem like team players(a slick & smooth way address males/females in a way that allows you to address males specifically ). And ‘youse gals' over there appear to be sassy & classy(a slick & smooth way to address males/females in a way that allows you to address females specifically). Now are 'youse' up for chillin old fashioned style?(a slick & smooth way to address males/females with a question).
by SuburbanH December 23, 2017