yaller

English

Alternative forms

• yeller

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈjælɚ/

Adjective

yaller

1. (US) Eye dialect spelling of yellow.
   • 1861, Various, Atlantic Monthly, Volume 7, Issue 41, March, 1861^[1]:

     "Forgot the yaller cuss!" replied he.

   • 1909, Louise Forsslund, Old Lady Number 31^[2]:

     See my yaller silk handkerchief, tew?

   • 1924, Max Brand, Bull Hunter^[3]:

     He met me single and he fought me clean, and he's going to be pulled down by no pack of yaller dogs!

Anagrams

• really