you all

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word you all. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word you all, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say you all in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word you all you have here. The definition of the word you all will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofyou all, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: you-all

English

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Pronoun

you all

  1. All of you; plural form of you, including everyone being addressed.
    I'm very happy to see you all.
  2. (idiomatic, chiefly Southern US, colloquial) You (with singular or plural referent); y'all.
    • 1926, Hart Crane, letter, 2 March:
      I am really longing to see you “all”—as the Southerners say—and aren't you coming east this summer?
    • 1946, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Cross Creek:
      I ain't never been as far as you-all aim to go.

Usage notes

  • See the usage notes about y'all.

Synonyms

Anagrams