Nov 29, 2014
Y'AT
My dad just texted me: "Hey Girl, where y'at?" My DAD. Tell me, does anyone else use y'at ever? In real life or messaging, it doesn't matter. I just wanna know.
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Y'AT
My dad just texted me: "Hey Girl, where y'at?" My DAD. Tell me, does anyone else use y'at ever? In real life or messaging, it doesn't matter. I just wanna know.
"Y'at"
The "Y'at" dialect of New Orleans/Chalmette, Louisiana is so neat. This just motivates me to go visit even more than I already do!
Where most other places in America would simple call it “grocery shopping,” in New Orleans it's our nature to be different. So when you hear a local say they’re “gonna go make groceries,” that doesn’t mean they’re a farmer. Watch local New Orleans celebrities Bryan Batt, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Fleurty Girl, and 610 Stompers Slab and Mr. Jerome attempt to explain the origin and meaning of Makin’ Groceries.
Like this NOLA Speak video about Makin’ Groceries? Check out the GoNOLA TV Youtube channel for more great videos about New Orleans and our website for more locals' insights.
