Sep 8, 2026 · 15 min · 7 segments
Pittsburghese is full of fun terms and quirks, like (lovingly) referring to your nosy neighbor as nebby or saying it's slippy aht. But how exactly did it develop, and how tricky is it to pick up?…
Don WadsworthGuestMegan HarrisHostAfter living in this city for more than a decade, I decided it was time for a challenge, learning to say one sentence in a convincing Pittsburgh accent.
Today, we're revisiting my Pittsburghese lesson with a local dialect coach and talking about why he thinks it's so distinct.
He's a professor emeritus at CMU's School of Drama, and maybe most importantly, you are a born and bred Pittsburgher.
I've been able to have a life in Pittsburgh, even though I've worked out of town a lot.
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