theirself

American  

[thair-self] / ˌðɛərˈsɛlf /

Also theirselves

pronoun

Nonstandard.

1. themselves.

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Usage

What does theirself mean? Theirself is a singular, gender-neutral pronoun used as an alternative to the plural-sounding themselves or to the gender-specific himself or herself.Theirself is used in instances when the gender of the subject is unknown or when the subject has a gender identity other than male or female, such as nonbinary. The singular, gender-neutral pronoun themself is synonymous with theirself.Example: Anyone who says they aren’t scared of the dark is kidding theirself.

Etymology

Origin of theirself

1250–1300; Middle English; formed on analogy of myself

Example Sentences

And I think that Tenser is the analog or the avatar of a passionate, intense artist who is giving absolutely everything and allowing himself or herself, theirself, to become as vulnerable as you are.

From Los Angeles Times

Sologamy, a wedding ceremony where a person "marries" theirself, has been a growing trend in the West over the past few years.

From BBC

“I’m sure a lot of them come out to get around people so they’re not by theirself,” she said.

From Washington Times

Craving “a big, fast, dominating, aggressive, relentless football team that nobody in the SEC wants to play,” he said also, “We’re gonna coach ’em how to go to class, how to introduce theirself to the professors in their class because I think that’s important.

From Washington Post

“That ain’t what you call em. But yeah, she and her friends are all about these Korean actors and singers, K-drama, K-pop. They Meshed across the world, and they got a answer to how to hold theirself together if we wanna listen. Their phones on all the time to supplement the Thread—”

From Slate