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’.”
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.