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downaire

Downaire (pronounced: dahn-‘air)
Old Pittsburghese
adverb

The precise location in a downward and somewhat indefinite direction, as indicated by the speaker’s pointing finger, usually toward a deer, pierogi, or cousin Jimmy’s dropped Iron City Light.

A geographically flexible coordinate, understood instinctively by all present without need for further clarification.
“Hey yinz, quit messin’ around and look downaire — the Stillers game’s already startin’.”
by Codewolfe September 1, 2025
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