Central PA Grammar

Every area of the country has their own dialect. Growing up in Central PA, this was no different. I didn't realize, however, that not everyone said things like we did. Not until I went to college. My Nana and Grandma had their own phrases for things that I look back on now and think are hilarious. Most of the sentences below are taken from times they were scolding my sister and I for doing something wrong and/or stupid. 

It's rare that I use any of these, but perhaps you'll recognize a few:

"Red Up"

From: Grandma

Meaning: To clean a room

Sentence: You girls need to go red up the living room before your parents get home.

"Youns"

From: Nana

Meaning: You all

Sentence: If I let youns have a cookie, you better not tell your mother.

"Pitch a Fit"

From: Nana

Meaning: Throw a temper tantrum

Sentence: Your mother's going to pitch a fit if she comes home and sees you two aren't in bed.

"Davenport"

From: Grandma

Meaning: Sofa

Sentence: Heather, get your feet off the davenport right this instance!

"What's the score?"

From: Grandma

Meaning: What's going on? Give me the update.

Sentence: What's the score? (Duh.)

"Oh my Glory"

From: Nana

Meaning: Oh my God...in a nice way that doesn't denounce our lord and savior

Sentence: Oh my Glory, you girls better clean up that mess right now!

"Churry"

From: Nana

Meaning: Cherry

Sentence: I'd like a piece of churry pie please.

"Keler"

From: Nana (and now my mother)

Meaning: Color

Sentence: Did you get your hair kelered?