ya

Definition

Nonstandard spelling of you.

Etymology

Reduced form of you. Compare Dutch je, reduced/unstressed form of jij (“you”).

Example Sentences

• "But you don't really care for music, do ya?"
• "Lola got a shocked look on her face then said, “Ya need to stop actin' jealous if ya aint, and ya can't control what I do. Ya aint my daddy and ya aint my man. I'll see ya tomorrah after work if ya want. Just give me a call, ya have my number”."

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