Pronunciation: /juz/

Definitions of yous

noun a colloquial or dialectal variation of the pronoun 'you', often used in some regional dialects

Example Sentences

A1 Do yous want to play outside?

A2 I can help yous with your homework.

B1 Yous should all come to the party tonight.

B2 I appreciate yous coming to support me.

C1 I have known yous for many years.

C2 Yous are the best friends anyone could ask for.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., yous)

Example Sentences

A1 Do yous want to go to the park with me?

A2 Can yous help me carry these bags, please?

B1 I'll meet yous at the restaurant at 7 o'clock.

B2 If yous need any help, just let me know.

C1 I appreciate yous taking the time to help me with this project.

C2 It's important for yous to communicate openly and honestly in a relationship.

Examples of yous in a Sentence

formal It is important to address all of yous in the meeting to ensure everyone is on the same page.

informal Hey yous, don't forget to bring your notes to class tomorrow.

slang Yous better watch out for that new teacher, she's tough.

figurative The team's success depends on all of yous working together towards a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of yous

past tense

loved

plural

yous

comparative

more yous

superlative

most yous

present tense

you

future tense

will you

perfect tense

have youed

continuous tense

being you

singular

you

positive degree

you

infinitive

to you

gerund

youing

participle

youed

Origin and Evolution of yous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'yous' is believed to have originated as a colloquial variation of 'you' in English dialects.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'yous' has been primarily used in certain regional dialects, particularly in parts of Ireland, Scotland, and some areas of the United States. It is often used as a plural form of 'you' when addressing a group of people. The word has evolved to be seen as non-standard English and is considered informal or dialectal in usage.