y'know

pronunciation spelling

yə-ˈnō 

—used for "you know" in informal speech and in representations of such speech

The following five dishes taste great and take no time, so you can retain your party bragging rights and, y'know, actually relax.

—Hannah Sparks

His vintage bottle of wine was dusty because he was saving it. Y'know, for a special occasion.

—Sheryl Nadler

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above