Rosie Smiles

Excuse Me While I Work My Butt Off

I’m taking a break from Rosie Smiles for a few days due to my amazing mom’s recent visit to the ‘Burgh and my hectic work schedule, but stay tuned for a super stylish Friday Five this week as well as a quick birthday-follow up dedicated to all of the people, places and things that made my twentieth birthday special. 

In the meantime, here is “Pittsburghese” — some words and phrases used by Pittsburghers that are growing on me:

• “Nebby” = nosey
• “Bitzle” = a piece of dirt on the floor
• “Bumbershoot” = umbrella
• “Dahntahn” = downtown
• “Yinz” = you all; y’all
• “Gumband” = rubber band
• “Heinz 57” = mutt dog
• “Jine Iggle” = Giant Eagle (local grocery store)
• “Redd up” = to tidy up