What does Y'all mean?

In Liberian English, 'y'all' is singular (from 'you all' used politely to one person). It's a respectful second person pronoun. For example: "Y'all coming today? (Are you coming today? – said to one person politely.)"

Where does the slang word Y'all come from?

Y'all is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Y'all

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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In Liberian English, 'y'all' is singular (from 'you all' used politely to one person). It's a respectful second person pronoun.

"Y'all coming today? (Are you coming today? – said to one person politely.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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