Yer

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronoun 1.2.1 Quotations

English

Etymology

Representing an imprecise, unstressed pronunciation of you, your and you're

Pronoun

yer (slang in all the senses given below)

1. Your.
2. You're.
3. (less commonly) You.

Quotations

(your):

• 1991 - 'Make yer way down to the station,' he said. — The Killing Frost, Hayden, Thomas, London: Random Century Group

(you're):

• 1991 - Yer a lotta nosey parkers. — Where There's Life, Dayus, Kathleen, London: Virago Press Ltd

(you):

• 1992 - 'Still, yer got nice looks,' said Ella. — Sergeant Joe, Staples, Mary Jane, London: Corgi Books