Pittsburghese from A to Z the Ultimate Collection Part 8: O & P

We were inspired by the success of previous Pittsburghese posts so we decided to create the ultimate Pittsburghese collection from A to Z. Here is part eight, O and P.



1. Oakle Doakle (phrase)

Pittsburghese

Myron Cope’s iconic phrase he uttered during many a radio broadcast.




2. Oaklin (place)

Pittsburghese

Oakland, as in the neighborhood in Pittsburgh.




3. Owl (noun) 

Pittsburghese

Aisle, as in “My favorite owl in Target is the seasonal aisle.”




4. Orrng (noun)

Pittsburghese

Orange, as in “I love a good glass of orrng juice in the morning.”




5. Oder (adj.) 

Pittsburghese

Older, as in “My oder cousin Johnny is coming to visit next weekend.”




6. Pullish (adj.)

Pittsburghese

Polish. Used in a sentence could be “I love a good Pullish sausage for dinner sometimes.”




7. Pick up (verb)

Pittsburghese

Clean—moms and dads often yell at their children to pick up their rooms.




8. Press (verb)

Pittsburghese

To iron. Used in a sentence could be, “Mom is pressing my pants for work tomorrow.”




9. Poo tem in (phrase) 

Pittsburghese

Put them in. Could be used as so—It’s time to poo tem in! (When talking about putting dinner into the oven.)




10. Partly clahhdy (phrase)

Pittsburghese

Partly cloudy. Used in a sentence could be “Tomorrow’s forecast calls for partly clahhdy skies.”

Continue your Pittsburghese lesson, Part 9 – The Letters Q & R.



2 thoughts on “Pittsburghese from A to Z the Ultimate Collection Part 8: O & P”

  1. elizabeth davis

    I THINK SOME ARE A BIT SARCASTIC AND NASTY TOWARD US PITTSBURGHERS. JUST BECAUSE YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS, DONT MOCK OTHERS. IN MONTANA, A POKE IS A BAG. WOULD YOU LIKE A POKE W/THAT,SIR??

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