Word
yous
US/ˈjus/
UK/jˈuːz/
Definition
pron. a way to say 'you' when you are talking to a group of people. It is a casual word used mostly in parts of the UK and Ireland.
pron. a dialectal or informal plural form of 'you', used to address a group of people. Common in Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Examples
“Yous are all welcome to stay for dinner.”
“The teacher told yous to be quiet while she was explaining the new rules.”
“While standard English prefers 'you all' or 'you guys', many regional speakers use 'yous' to maintain a sense of collective identity within the group.”
Examples
simple
“Yous are all welcome to stay for dinner.”
contextual
“The teacher told yous to be quiet while she was explaining the new rules.”
complex
“While standard English prefers 'you all' or 'you guys', many regional speakers use 'yous' to maintain a sense of collective identity within the group.”
Pitfall
yous are going to the party
you are going to the party
This form is strictly dialectal and should not be used in formal or standard English contexts.
Real-World Examples
“The little voices you do, your silly impressions, and I love watching the double act you and your mum have created, especially when yous take the piss out of me (I am 5ft 6in).” Etymology
From you + -s (plural suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
PRONOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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