Yer

Pronunciation

Full definition of yer

Pronoun

1. (UK, slang or dialectical) Eye dialect of your
• 1991, Thomas Hayden, The Killing Frost, London: Random Century Group'Make yer way down to the station,' he said.
2. 1997, J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, iv:
3. ‘Las’ time I saw you, you was only a baby,’ said the giant. ‘Yeh look a lot like yer dad, but yeh’ve got yer mum’s eyes.’
4. (UK, slang or dialectical, uncommon) Eye dialect of you
• 1992, Mary Jane Staples, Sergeant Joe'Still, yer got nice looks,' said Ella.

Derived terms

• yerself, yerselves

Adverb

1. (UK, slang or dialectical) Eye dialect of yeah, yes.

Contraction

1. (UK, slang or dialectical) Eye dialect of you're, you are.
• 1991, Kathleen Dayus, Where There's Life, London: Virago Press LtdYer a lotta nosey parkers.
2. 1997, J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, iv:
3. ‘Ah, go boil yer heads, both of yeh,’ said Hagrid. ‘Harry – yer a wizard.’

Anagrams

• rye, yre