Philly Lingo Explained: What Does Yous and Drawlin Actually Mean? @LivinginPhiladelphia
Philly Lingo Explained: What Does Yous and Drawlin Actually Mean?  @LivinginPhiladelphia
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ready for some more Philly lingo? In Philadelphia, regular conversation can sound a little aggressive if you're not from around here. A simple question like "Yo, what are you doing?" might make an outsider think someone is mad, but that's just normal daily talk.

Let's dive into some classic Philly slang. Instead of saying "you all" or "y'all," people here say "yous"β€”as in, "What are yous doing?" It might sound crazy if you aren't used to it, but it's completely standard out here. Another essential word to know is "drawlin." If someone tells you that you are "drawlin," it means you are doing way too much and are totally out of line!

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