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28 Urban Slang Terms Every New Yorker Knows

It's dead ass mad brick out today.

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28 Urban Slang Terms Every New Yorker Knows

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The New York City youth is greatly influenced by hip-hop culture, and hip-hop culture is continuously influenced by New York City. With the colorful expressions found in both hip-hop and the streets of New York, colorful language is inevitable. The truth is, you're not a real New Yorker if you've never heard these terms before.

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48 Obvious Signs That You Are A True New Yorker

We're not walking too fast, you're just walking EXTREMELY slow.

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48 Obvious Signs That You Are A True New Yorker

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New York might be hands-down one of the most popular places in the United States because of the endless opportunities, 24-hour hangout spots, and non-stop activities. New York City ALONE is home to 8 million people, which brings the most tourist attractions in the whole state.

What people fail to realize is that there's more to New York than just NYC. Sometimes, people forget about Long Island, Westchester County and pretty much the REST of New York State. To other people, we are seen as "fast-paced, rude, and all we care about is pizza and the New York Yankees."

But New York for me is more than those stereotypes. I'll consider it my firsthome no matter where I decide to move. Even though when people think of New York, they only recognize the city portion, pretty much anywhere else in New York has the same dialect and attitude. Here are some obvious signs to spot a true New Yorker, whether it's NYC or upstate:

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From The Deli To The Subway, Here Are 7 Things I Learned Growing Up In NYC

The city never sleeps... on the lessons it teaches you.

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I think it's safe to say that there's just no other place in the world that compares to the likes of New York City; the people, the atmosphere, and much more, are all one of a kind and cannot be replicated, even by some of the world's greatest cities. Growing up in New York City, I've had the pleasure of experiencing a unique way of life—a way of life with an overwhelming amount of culture—and interactions with people of all walks of life.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that New York has shaped me into the person I am today. There's just something about that damn city that leaves its mark on you forever; it's not a simple "fugetaboutit" when it comes to the everlasting presence that New York City has had on my life, ever since my earliest days. To all my fellow New Yorkers out there, here are 7 things that I've deadass learned from our city.

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12 Millennial Slang Terms I Deadass Don't use On The Daily

I'm not with it folks, I have friends whose grandparents are more with it than I am.

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There are a lot of slang or words I don't use because quite honestly they don't sound like me whatsoever. Here are the words as I know them and a few reasons why I don't always use trendy words. Not everyone is, "lit," "with it," or "woke" without it sounding forced.

When it comes to slang, you are more likely to hear me use classics like "dude," "awesome," or "cool." I'm glad keeping up with clang changes isn't really all to necessary seeing as many words go in and out of style while others die out altogether. Honestly though there are times where it seems like nobody is speaking English anymore. At times, sometimes they really aren't. About 50% of the time our slang is borrowed from other languages or adaptations of terms used to reference the same thing.

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It's dead ass mad brick out today.

1. Whack = (adj.) used to describe something that is appalling in nature

2. Grill = (v.) to stare, usually impolitely, to give a dirty look

3. To front/Fronting = (v.) to put on a façade, acting like you are something that you are not.

4. Cop = (v.) to buy

5. Catch these hands = phrase used to initiate a fight

6. Crusty = (adj.) used to describe someone who is dirty or trashy

7. Lit = (adj.) used to describe someone or something that is amazing in every sense

8. Mad = (adv.) very

9. Dumb = (adv.) extremely

10. Brick = (adj.) very cold

11. Tight = (v.) to be upset

12. Thirsty = (adj.) desperate, (n.) someone who is desperate

13. Buggin' = freaking out, acting up

14. Son = (n.) a good friend

15. B = (n.) a good friend

16. Sus = shady or false

17. Dead ass = (adj.) seriously

18. Guap = (n.) money

19. Grimey = (adj.) used to describe a back-stabber

20. You woulda thought = a more exciting way to say "no"

21. OD/Ohdee/Odee = (adj.) excessive, an abbreviation for "over-doing"

22. Wylin'/Wildin' = out of control

23. Facts = (adj.) something that is rooted in truth

24. Snuff = (v.) to punch

25. Wavy = (adj.) used to describe something that is cool or nice

26. Kicks = (n.) sneakers

27. Beef = (n.) having a fight or holding a grudge against another person or group of people

28. Ice = (n.) jewelry

We're not walking too fast, you're just walking EXTREMELY slow.

1. You hate when people walk extremely slow.

2. And people from other states tell you that you walk too fast.

3. "Baconeggandcheese is ONE word."

4. Your parallel parking game is STRONG.

5. ​People are always asking you to say "coffee," "water," or "quarter."

6. You side eye people from New Jersey who call themselves New Yorkers.

7. ​The slang "deadass" can either be a question, a statement on how serious you are, or if you're agreeing with someone.

8. You don't say "swear to God," you say, "word to mother."

9. Wanting to fight anyone who even talks about Biggie in a negative way.

10. ​You're more likely to own a pair of Timberlands over UGG boots.

11. You could care less about bomb threats and terrorist attacks as long as the trains are still running on schedule.

12. YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE BALL DROP ON NEW YEAR'S EVE!

13. If you see a cat by the cash register at the bodega…just know, that's the MANAGER.

14. People say you "TAWK LIKE THIS."

15. You have been told you're extremely loud.

16. When riding public transportation, your "minding your business" game is also strong.

17. Your mom saying, "I'm almost there, I'm on the highway and 10 mins away," and hearing "stand clear of the closing doors please. BOOP-BOOP."

18. Being (sort of) a pizza snob.

19. Your mouth is lethal when you're pissed off.

20. Always picking up the pace when you hear the classic mating call, "AYO MA!"

21. There's a deli/bodega on pretty much every corner.

22. Getting annoyed when people assume that everyone from New York lives in NYC.

23. When you agree with someone you say "FACTS."

24. Always complaining about how New York is TRASH, but when someone from another state says it, you're ready to take your earrings off and fight.

25. You don't care about jaywalking.

26. Only in New York does "dumb smart," "dead died" and "mad happy" make sense.

27. Cardi B is your spirit animal.

28. Slipping on black ice almost every day in the winter.

29. Sometimes you need a car, sometimes you don't.

30. If the restaurant's health grade isn't an A, you ain't eating there…PERIOD.

31. Tourists piss you off.

32. You don't care how old you are, you're always going to run to a woman pushing a cart full of ices.

33. It's impossible to be bored.

34. The Metro North is ridiculously expensive.

35. Bumping into hundreds of eighth grade girls taking a group picture at Grand Central.

36. Everyone pregames on the Metro North and no one cares.

37. You know your relationship is getting SERIOUS if you guys go to Bryant Park together.

38. When you're riding the train and someone starts singing and dancing.

39. You're not a fan of baseball, but you own nothing but clothes and hats with the New York Yankees symbol...don't lie.

40. Getting asked if the rats here are the size of dogs.

41. Your honk button probably doesn't work anymore because all you do is abuse it.

42. You have a love/hate relationship with Times Square.

43. You cringe at the idea of giving up your seat when taking the train or bus.

44. Cursing out someone on the road after they cut you off.

45. You have at least one friend who is either Italian, Dominican, or Puerto Rican.

46. Taxi cab drivers running through red lights just to catch a fare first.

47. Finding a parking spot is the greatest achievement you have ever accomplished.

48. You can NEVER get tired of New York because it's your home.

The city never sleeps... on the lessons it teaches you.

1. Mind. Your. Business.

5. People are always asking you to say "coffee," "water," or "quarter."

7. The slang "deadass" can either be a question, a statement on how serious you are, or if you're agreeing with someone.

10. You're more likely to own a pair of Timberlands over UGG boots.