100+ Slang Words and Phrases Popular with Real New Yorkers

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Fuhgeddaboutit! All this slang will have you talking like a local
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New York, New York. The city so nice they named it twice. The Big Apple has a vibrant, dynamic culture, and hot slang tends to come in and out of style… well, in a New York minute. Here's some of the hippest lingo that's on the lips of locals in all 5 boroughs of the Empire City, plus how slang can help you make the most of a trip to this thriving melting pot that more than 8 million people call home.

Top Slang in the 5 Boroughs

  • NYC overall: TP (think positive), bodega (convenience store), brick (cold)
  • Bronx: dayroom (lame or annoying), dumb (very), OD (over the top)
  • Brooklyn: chopped cheese, egg cream, fuhgeddaboutit
  • Manhattan: B&T (bridge and tunnel), the City (Manhattan)
  • Staten Island: throw hands (fight), yooz (you all)
  • Queens: pop off (freak out), ma (young woman)
Section 1 of 8:

General NYC Slang

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  1. You might have heard that the phrase New York minute means in an instant or an incredibly short period of time.​​ [1] But when a New Yorker says a minute , they typically mean that it's been a long time—months, or maybe even years.
    • In a sentence : "Wow, it's been a minute! I haven't seen you since the week after graduation!"
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    Around the way Used in conjunction with someone you grew up with or have known a long time.
    • In a sentence: "You remember Madison from around the way? They just got married last week."
    • Related: New Yorkers also use this phrase sometimes in conjunction with a place. In that situation, it's just a vague indication that something is somewhere over there.
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    B A term of endearment, usually reserved for a romantic partner or a really, really close friend
    • In a sentence: "Hey B, how about we stay in and cook a romantic dinner tonight, just the two of us?"
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    Baconeggandcheese The unofficial official breakfast sandwich of NYC, usually on a roll and purchased from a bodega. Even though there are technically 4 words in this phrase, say it quickly as one word if you want to sound like a real New Yorker.
    • In a sentence: "I grabbed a baconeggandcheese at that bodega on the corner."
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    Beastin' Used to talk somebody up when they're really giving it their all and pushing it to the max .
    • In a sentence: "I saw you beastin' in the gym—no wonder you're so ripped!"
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    Beef Used to refer to an unresolved problem or issue you have with someone else that's causing tension.
    • In a sentence: "Did you see them staring you down? I think they have beef with us."
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    Bird Used for a young woman, typically attractive, but who is materialistic and acts ditzy. She might also be someone who's always trying to be the center of attention. If a New Yorker calls you a bird , it's typically not intended to be a compliment. [2]
    • In a sentence: "That bird never cares for anyone but herself."
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    Bodega A corner convenience store
    • In a sentence: "Most bodegas in the city come equipped with a cat."
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    Book it To sprint or run as fast as you can.
    • In a sentence: "That train's about to leave—you better book it!"
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    Bop A really good song, something you enjoy listening to
    • In a sentence: "That new Lady Gaga song is a bop."
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    Brick Cold, as in cold weather
    • In a sentence: "Man, it's brick outside today!"
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    Brolic A thick, muscular person
    • In a sentence: "When did your building hire that br olic doorman?"
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    Cheddar Money
    • In a sentence: "Congrats on that promotion—I bet you're really bringing in that cheddar now!"
    • Related : Other slang terms for money in NYC include cheese , paper , and green .
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    Cop To take or buy something
    • In a sentence: "Let me cop a bottle of water from that bodega real fast."
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    Couple of blocks away Used to tell people how far away you are, regardless of how far away you actually are.
    • In a sentence: "Sorry I'm late—I'm just a couple of blocks away!"
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    Deadass Used to agree with someone or swear to something being true.
    • In a sentence: "I deadass thought my appointment was next week."
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    Drid Used to say that you're annoyed or irritated by something.
    • In a sentence: "This guy is making me drid—I think I'm going to ghost him."
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    Facts Used to say you agree with someone
    • In a sentence: "Yo—that's facts!"
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    Frontin' Used to describe someone who is pretending to be someone or something that they're not.
    • In a sentence: "Quit frontin', you're not like that! Just be yourself!"
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    Good looks Used to say thank you or thanks for looking out for me
    • In a sentence: "Good looks on grabbing that cup of coffee for me!"
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    Gotchu A shortened version of I got you , used as a response to let someone know that you have their back or that you're willing to help them.
    • In a sentence: "Lemme get that door for you—don't worry, I gotchu!"
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    Gotham Another name for New York City
    • In a sentence: "Welcome to Gotham."
    • Related: The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, Empire City
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    Grill Used to describe when someone is angry at you and just stares at you for a long time without saying anything.
    • In a sentence: "I remember bringing her home 2 hours after curfew—her dad was grilling me all the way up the stairs."
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    Grimy Used to describe someone who has a reputation for being mean, unfair, or just not that nice to others.
    • In a sentence: "I do like his shirts, but I won't do any business with him—he's grimy. Did you hear how he stole those designs without paying the artists?"
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    Gucci All good, no problem, no worries
    • In a sentence: "Hey, don't worry about it, I'm Gucci."
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    Gully Originally, this old slang term meant that the person, place, or thing you were describing was from the gutter or from the streets . It has since evolved to mean raw or authentic . While it can still mean that something is shoddy or a little run-down, saying it's gully denotes respect.
    • In a sentence: "I appreciate that they never wash the graffiti off the bathroom walls. Keepin' it gully right here!"
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    Hero A long sandwich bun, also called a sub . If you order a sandwich at a bodega, it typically comes either on a roll (like a regular hamburger bun) or on a hero .
    • In a sentence: "Don't worry about packing my lunch—I'll just grab a hero on the way in."
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    High key/low key The phrase low key has its origins in music, where it refers to sound that's muted or dampened. [3] When a New Yorker is talking about something other than music, they're referring to something quiet or not obvious . High key is just the opposite of low key and means that something is blatant or very obvious .
    • In a sentence: "I low key like those pants, but I don't think they'd fit me. That sweater, on the other hand, I high key adore!"
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    Kid/son A term of endearment, usually used with close friends.
    • In a sentence: "Hey kid, we goin' to the Garden this weekend?"
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    Mad Very, a lot of
    • In a sentence: "This sandwich has mad lettuce."
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    My bad/My B Used to apologize or say sorry
    • In a sentence: "My bad—I didn't see you there!"
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    No doubt Used as a statement of generalized agreement or to reinforce and intensify what you just said.
    • In a sentence: "I haven't eaten since yesterday, I need some food, no doubt."
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    Peep Used when you want to tell someone else who is closer or has a better vantage point to see what's going on somewhere else.
    • In a sentence: "Yo, turn around and peep what's going on across the street. It looks like somebody's about to pop off."
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    Pie One whole pizza
    • In a sentence: "Tell them we'll pick up a pie on our way."
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    Ratchet New Yorkers use ratchet to refer to a person or place that's trashy, shabby, or run-down looking.
    • In a sentence: "Let's look for a different bodega—that place looks ratchet."
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    Real talk Used to preface something serious or indicate that you're not joking around.
    • In a sentence: "Real talk, I heard it was going to be two months before the road will be finished."
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    Regular coffee Refers to a coffee with a decent amount of sugar and cream added. If you order a regular coffee in NYC, this is what you'll get. If you want a black coffee, make sure you order "black—no sugar" to get your coffee with nothing added. [4]
    • In a sentence: "Order me a regular coffee—it's strong enough to walk here."
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    Schlep Comes directly from the Yiddish word schlep , which means to drag . [5] For New Yorkers, this word is typically used to describe something heavy or awkward to carry.
    • In a sentence: "When I rented a fourth-floor walkup I wasn't thinking about how I'd have to schlep my groceries upstairs at least once a week."
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    Schtup Vulgar. Like most other NYC slang words that start with the sch- sound, shtup is a Yiddish word meaning to push or poke . But it is also used as slang for sexual intercourse . While you'll likely hear it on the streets, it's best not to use it in polite company. [6]
    • In a sentence: "She told him no schtupping until he washed his sheets."
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    Schvitz To sweat a lot, or to be excessively hot. From the Yiddish schvitz , which literally means to sweat , but also refers to traditional steam baths practiced by Eastern European Jews. [7]
    • In a sentence: "I can't wait to get into that air conditioning! I'm schvitzing in this heat!"
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    Scrap To fight, or threaten to fight, someone.
    • In a sentence: "Can you check on those guys outside? They looked like they were about to scrap."
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    Seven thirty (730) Used as an adjective, it means crazy and refers to the section of the NY criminal code that defines a person who is incapacitated due to a mental disease or defect. [8]
    • In a sentence: "My neighbors have been banging around all afternoon, I'm going 730."
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    Schmear A thick, generous layer of cream cheese on top of a bagel.
    • In a sentence: "I'll take an everything bagel with schmear."
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    Slice In NYC generally, if someone says they're going to grab a slice , they mean that they're going to buy a slice of pizza.
    • In a sentence: "I haven't eaten yet, I'll just grab a slice on the way."
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    Staticky Used to describe the situation when someone gets all worked up about something and ends up causing unnecessary trouble or tries to start a fight.
    • In a sentence: "I ran into her coming around the corner and she got all staticky like I did it on purpose."
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    Stoop Derived from the Dutch word stoep (remember, New York used to be New Amsterdam ), this word refers to the stairs and landing leading up to the front door of a brownstone or apartment building. [9]
    • In a sentence: "Nothing beats sitting out on my stoop and people-watching."
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    Tight Cool, great
    • In a sentence: "That new jacket you're wearing is tight!"
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    TP This acronym literally stands for think positive , but it's typically used more in the context of telling someone to calm down or chill out .
    • In a sentence: "TP it was a good choice."
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    We out Used to let people know that you're leaving.
    • In a sentence: "I hope y'all had a good time this evening—we out!"
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    What's good Used casually instead of "how are you"
    • In a sentence: "Hey, man, what's good? How's your family?"
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    Whip A fancy, styled car, typically one that's very expensive.
    • In a sentence: "Whose whip is that parked out front? That thing is tight!"
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    Wildin' Used to describe someone who is acting over the top or out of control, generally the same as you might use crazy .
    • In a sentence: "You're wildin' if you think I'm gonna go to New Jersey."
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    Ya heard Used similarly to "you know" at the end of a sentence, sometimes seeking validation but often just used as a filler.
    • In a sentence: "They're throwing a block party next week, ya heard?"
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    Yeah nah/nah yeah The key to these phrases is to pay attention to the last word—that gives the phrase its meaning. Yeah nah means no and nah yeah means yes .
    • In a sentence: "Yeah nah, I'm never stepping foot on that block again."
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    Yerrr/Yurrr A basic, casual greeting, similar to yo or wassup . According to a 2024 poll, it's one of New Yorkers' most loved slang words. [10]
    • In a sentence: "Yerrr! Where've you been lately!"
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    You good A catch-all phrase that can be used in a lot of different ways. Depending on the speaker's tone, as well as their body language and the overall context, this short little phrase can cover a lot of ground. Here are some examples:
    • "You good? I haven't seen you in a minute." (Asking how the person has been)
    • "You good? Let me know if you need anything." (Offering help)
    • "You good, don't worry about it." (No worries, everything is fine)
    • "Why are you looking at me like that, you good?" (Asking if the person has a problem)
    • "That was a bad fall, you good?" (Asking if the person is okay)
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Section 2 of 8:

Bronx Slang

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    Boogie Down An affectionate way to refer to the Bronx.
    • In a sentence: "By the way he came off the train I could tell he wasn't from the Boogie Down."
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    Bronx cheer Blowing a raspberry. Typically used as a retort or to insult someone.
    • In a sentence: "He tried to harass me and I just gave him a Bronx cheer and walked away."
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    Bread Money
    • In a sentence: "Sorry, can't hang tomorrow—gotta make that bread."
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    Bruh Another version of bro , short for brother , used to refer to a relative or any close friend.
    • In a sentence: "Thanks for coming out the other night, bruh—it was good seeing you."
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    Creatures Yankees fan
    • In a sentence: "This place will be crawling with Creatures on game days."
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    Dayroom Used to describe someone who is being clueless, annoying, rude, or just lame. [11]
    • In a sentence: "Would you stop changing the channel every 2 seconds? You're being so dayroom right now."
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    Draggin' it Used when someone is being overly dramatic or needlessly dragging something out and making it a bigger deal than it should be.
    • In a sentence: "He just kept draggin' it long after the manager had already given him his money back."
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    Dumb Really, very. Used as an intensifier.
    • In a sentence: "Bruh, their food is dumb delicious."
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    Hollywood Someone who is very popular or busy. New Yorkers also use this as an insult to call someone out who they perceive to be acting like they're popular or busy when they're really not.
    • In a sentence: "Hey Hollywood, put your phone down for two seconds and talk to us!"
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    Moving funny Used to describe someone who is acting odd or suspicious.
    • In a sentence: "Do you know where those kids are going? When they left, they were moving funny."
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    OD Used to describe something over the top (good or bad). [12]
    • In a sentence: "We stayed out all night—I'm OD tired right now."
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    Word to Used to swear that something is true. New Yorkers swear on a lot of different things using this phrase, most often mothers ( mine or yours ).
    • In a sentence: "I swear we got back by 10 p.m. Word to my mother."
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Section 3 of 8:

Brooklyn Slang

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  1. Used when you are 100% truthful.
    • In a sentence: "I don't care what you say, just keep it a hunnit."
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    Chopped cheese Ground beef mixed with melted cheese and served on a hero roll. These Brooklyn staples can be found at most neighborhood delis around the borough. [13]
    • In a sentence: "That spot over by Prospect Park has the best chopped cheese in Brooklyn."
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    Egg cream A fizzy concoction made with milk, seltzer, and chocolate syrup—that's right, it contains neither egg nor cream, but it's called an egg cream and it's a Brooklyn original that goes back to the days of the soda fountains.​​ [14]
    • In a sentence: "I'd never even heard of egg creams until I moved to Brooklyn and now I can't get enough of them."
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    Feening When someone tries too hard or puts too much effort into something, or is really obsessed with getting something. Likely an alternative pronunciation of the word fiending , which means to crave something intensely .
    • In a sentence: "Man, he's really feening for that new phone!"
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    Fuhggedaboutit Not so much a single word as a phrase that means forget about it , spoken the way a stereotypical person from Brooklyn might—which is to say as one word, with any distinction between them lost.
    • In a sentence: "Can you pass me the salami? Eh, fuhggedaboutit, I'll grab it myself."
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    718 The area code for Brooklyn
    • In a sentence: "I may work in Manhattan, but I represent the 718."
    • Related: Another word for Brooklyn is Bucktown ; you might also hear The Burg for Williamsburg, a trendy neighborhood in Brooklyn
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    Swerve Used when you avoided someone or something, rejecting them in the process.
    • In a sentence: "I wasn't feeling her so I swerved and stayed home instead."
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    Thirstbucket Used to describe someone who is obviously and obnoxiously trying to hook up.
    • In a sentence : "You'd get more attention from the ladies if you didn't act like such a thirstbucket."
    • Related: A person is called a thirstbucket because they're acting extremely thirsty , a slang word for acting desperate to hook up.
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    You woulda thought Used to turn someone down when they try to do something without actually asking you first.
    • In a sentence: "He tried to take one of my cookies right off my plate and I was like 'you woulda thought!'"
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Section 4 of 8:

Manhattan Slang

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    Bridge and tunnel (B&T, BNT) People who commute to Manhattan for work or pleasure, usually from NJ or one of the boroughs. It's usually not meant as a compliment.
    • In a sentence: "This place used to be pretty awesome until it got popular with the BNT crowd."
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    Downtown Anything south of 14th Street in Manhattan. [15]
    • In a sentence: "I'd go with you, but I don't want to get stuck downtown during rush hour."
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    The City While New York City as a whole encompasses all 5 boroughs, when a New Yorker refers simply to the City , they're talking about Manhattan—and only Manhattan. [16]
    • In a sentence: "I was invited to a party in the City but I don't feel like leaving Brooklyn this evening."
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    The Park There are lots of parks in NYC, but when New Yorkers say "the Park," they're only ever talking about Central Park .
    • In a sentence: "The best part about coming into the office is spending my lunch hour at the Park."
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Section 5 of 8:

Staten Island Slang

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    Come scoop Used when someone else is driving and you want them to come pick you up (or when referring to someone who came and picked you up).
    • In a sentence: "Come scoop me, I need to go to the store."
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    Gagootz Crazy
    • In a sentence: "Are you gagootz?"
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    Gavone Used to describe someone who has no class or social skills. It can also be used to mean someone who eats a lot or is greedy.
    • In a sentence: "Did you see that gavone refilling his plate for the third time?"
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    Mint Fine or highest quality
    • In a sentence: "Those sneakers are mint!"
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    Not for nothing Used when you're talking about how someone could have done something differently than they did.
    • In a sentence: "Not for nothing, she could have called ahead of time."
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    Shaolin A nickname for Staten Island created by Wu Tang Clan, who were raised on Staten Island. [17]
    • In a sentence: "I'm proud I was born and raised in Shaolin."
    • Related : Wu Tang also refers to Manhattan as Mecca , Brooklyn as Medina , and New Jersey as New Jerusalem .`
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    Stoonad/stunad Used to describe someone who is an idiot or is acting stupid.
    • In a sentence: "Did you hear he expected his sister to cook dinner for the whole family? What a stoonad."
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    Take it there To take a conversation too far or cross the line.
    • In a sentence: "Frankie knew I wasn't comfortable talking about politics, but he had to take it there."
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    Throw hands To get in a fistfight with someone (or threaten to start a fistfight)
    • In a sentence: "I told him if he was gonna take it there I might just have to throw hands."
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    Yooz A plural form of you , used to refer to a group of people
    • In a sentence: "Are any of yooz headed to the bodega?"
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    You're shot Used as a response when there's no way you're doing something someone said. Also insinuates that they're crazy or delusional for even asking or suggesting such a thing.
    • In a sentence: "Drive to the city tonight? You're shot!"
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Section 6 of 8:

Queens Slang

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    Flying rat A rather insulting name for a pigeon.
    • In a sentence: "This would be a nice stoop if it weren't for all these flying rats."
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    Guap Money
    • In a sentence: "I already copped the tickets—you got some guap for me?"
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    Ma A casual way to address a woman.
    • In a sentence: "Hey ma, do you have change for a $20?"
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    Money Used to talk about how something is great or awesome.
    • In a sentence: "He's not my favorite rapper but his most recent single is money."
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    'Na mean Short for "do you know what I mean," it's added to the end of a statement to confirm agreement.
    • In a sentence: "I just can't be bothered with that mess anymore, 'na mean?"
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    On line While people in other parts of the country tend to say that they're standing in line , people from Queens say they're standing on line . This phrase has expanded throughout NYC.
    • In a sentence: "She was waiting on line for two hours just to get tickets!"
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    Pop off Used to describe a sudden outburst of rage or anger.
    • In a sentence: "This line better start moving or I'm about to pop off!"
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    Shoot a fair one When somebody has a problem with someone else, they might use this phrase to indicate that they want to settle matters one-on-one—that is, in a fist fight with no weapons and no backup. It can also refer to just settling something fairly between yourselves without involving anybody else.
    • In a sentence: "I appreciate that she's interested in what we decide, but let's shoot a fair one here."
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    The Beach Rockaway Beach, NYC's only legal surfing beach. There's also a boardwalk with vendors and other activities. [18]
    • In a sentence: "We were gonna go to the Beach before it started raining."
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    Wavy Really cool, awesome
    • In a sentence: "Have you been to the boardwalk? There's a wavy ice cream shop there."
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Section 7 of 8:

Benefits of Learning NYC Slang

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  1. For New Yorkers, getting around the city is a big part of daily conversation, so it makes sense that slang terms for different parts of the city are going to develop. Understanding what native New Yorkers call the various neighborhoods will make it a lot easier for you to find your way around and converse with the locals.
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    NYC slang connects you to a diverse and vibrant population. NYC is home to more than 8 million people—and around 37% of them are immigrants. [19] This makes for a fantastically diverse population where cultures from all over the world are represented. All of these different cultures make their way into the vibrant tapestry of NYC life, which you can taste for yourself when you learn NYC slang.
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    Slang helps you speak more conversationally and naturally. If you're learning English, slang will help you sound more fluent because you will seem more comfortable with the language. Being able to decipher and communicate in slang can also boost your confidence in your English-speaking abilities. [20]
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Section 8 of 8:

Making the Most of Your Trip to NYC

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  1. The NYC subway system is one of the best in the world and runs 24-7, making it relatively cheap and easy to get around the city. Taking the train also gives you the chance to see the city the way locals do. [21]
    • A word of caution: avoid empty train cars. You might think you've won the lottery, but usually, if a train car is empty, it's because something's wrong with it—the air-conditioning is broken, or someone got sick. [22]
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    Get familiar with the grid system. NYC streets are gridded, which makes it very easy to get around once you understand how the grid works. All of the streets run east and west while all of the avenues run north and south. There are more streets than avenues and the distance from one street to another is a block. About 20 city blocks equals 1 mile. If the street numbers are getting larger, you're headed uptown. If they're going down, you're also headed downtown. [23]
    • There are fewer avenues than there are streets so they're further apart—there are about 7 avenues in 1 mile. Fifth Avenue serves as the dividing line between the east side and the west side.
    • New Yorkers typically give addresses using cross streets as well, so it's essential to understand the grid system if you're going to get around at all. [24]
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    Visit during the off-season for a more authentic experience. Plan your visit for spring or fall, when the weather is much nicer and there aren't many tourists. Winter months after the holidays are fine as well, as long as you're okay with a little ice and snow. [25]
    • NYC thrives on tourism, so during the summer months and over the holidays, everything caters to tourists and tends to be much more expensive.
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    Check out small local shops and restaurants. There's really no point in going to NYC and going to chain stores and restaurants—they're the same all over the country. While you're in the Big Apple, take the opportunity to experience things you can't experience anywhere else. [26]
    • To be fair, there are some national brands with flagship stores in NYC that are worth checking out, but don't forget the corner bodegas and the mom-and-pop stores.
  5. When it comes to getting around, things will go a lot more smoothly if you can tell DUMBO from SoHo. Here are a few abbreviations to get familiar with before you visit Gotham: [27]
    • Bed-Stuy (Bedford-Stuyvesant—a neighborhood in Brooklyn)
    • BKNY (Brooklyn)
    • DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass—a neighborhood in Brooklyn)
    • FiDi (Financial District—Lower Manhattan)
    • GWB (George Washington Bridge—connects NYC and NJ)
    • LES (Lower East Side—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • LIE (Long Island Expressway)
    • MSG (Madison Square Garden)
    • MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority—used for any and all things public transit)
    • NoMad (North of Madison Square Park—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • Nolita (North of Little Italy—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • SoHo (South of Houston St.—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • TriBeCa (Triangle Below Canal St.—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • UES (Upper East Side—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • UWS (Upper West Side—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • The Village (Greenwich Village—a neighborhood in Manhattan)
    • WTC (World Trade Center)
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      1. ↑ https://www.wordorigins.org/big-list-entries/new-york-minute
      2. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrapfacts/video/7328445801410186539?lang=en
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