# yous

/ˈjus/ (US) · /jˈuːz/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Pronoun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yous
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "yous are going to the party" but "you are going to the party" — This form is strictly dialectal and should not be used in formal or standard English contexts.

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