What is the meaning of the word "yall"?

Definitions:

  1. Functions as the second person plural pronoun and is a way to address multiple individuals simultaneously. copy to clipboard PRONOUN
    • I don't know about y'all, but I'm ready for bed. copy to clipboard
    • Y'all should try the new restaurant downtown, it's amazing!. copy to clipboard
  2. Is a contraction of 'you all' commonly used in Southern American English and other dialects of English to address a group of people. copy to clipboard PRONOUN
    • Y'all are invited to the party on Saturday. copy to clipboard

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