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    Which US city's distinctive accent is nicknamed "yat", and what does the term "yat" refer to?

    Question #129112. Asked by BaronBatty. (Jan 22 13 4:22 AM)


    emiloony

    		The city is New Orleans, and the term comes from the saying "Where y'at.", the equivalent of "Where are you at?" or "How are you?"

    http://www.gumbopages.com/yatspeak.html

    Jan 22 13, 4:28 AM

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