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yer one
yer ONE
Local meaning
That woman being referred to, whether or not the listener knows her name.
Yer one or yer wan points to a woman already visible, mentioned, or understood from context. The expression can be neutral, but delivery may add distance, amusement, or disapproval.
Examples in context
- Yer one at reception said to come back Monday.
- Did you see yer wan in the red coat?
How it is used
Spellings vary because the phrase is usually learned through speech. It is not a possessive relationship term.
Neutral, familiar, amused, skeptical, or dismissive.
Storytelling, gossip, pointing someone out, and recalling an unnamed person.
Commonly understood in Ireland; naturalness varies by region, generation, and relationship.
Tone can make the phrase sound objectifying or contemptuous, especially toward a stranger.
Spelling and scope
Contemporary Irish English, with regional and generational variation.
- Search and reference forms
your oneyer wanyour wan
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Common patterns
- yer one there
- yer wan from the office
- who’s yer one?
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or cultural context. The entry remains open to correction from Irish speakers, regional communities, and qualified reviewers.
- The Oxford Handbook of Irish EnglishOxford University Press
Comprehensive scholarly overview of English varieties across the island of Ireland, including history, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, pragmatics, and regional variation.
- The Vocabulary of Irish EnglishOxford Academic
Scholarly chapter on the vocabulary of Irish English and the corpus evidence used to describe it.