NYC Slang Quiz and Flashcards for New Yorkers

Questions and Answers

What does 'It's Brick' mean?

It's raining

It's very hot outside

It's very cold outside (correct)

It's windy

What is a Jawn?

Someone you are not in a relationship with but are more than friends.

What does Treesh refer to?

A female or male who has sexual contact with multiple partners.

Deadass can be used to express surprise or agreement.

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What does 'Fem' signify in NYC slang?

A lesbian female who is feminine. Signup and view all the answers

Define Dyke/Stud.

A lesbian female who is more masculine. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase ************ mean?

A phrase used to disrespect someone back. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone is 'Blowing Mine'?

Someone is making you upset or angry. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Deep' signify?

Too far in distance. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dragging It' mean?

When someone is overdoing it. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Odee/Odeein' describe?

When someone is overdoing it. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Link' mean?

To meet up with someone. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Give You 50/Cut Your Ass' mean?

Roasting someone or making fun of them. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mad' refer to in this context?

An exaggeration of quantity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'I Will Break Up With You' mean in slang?

I will beat you up and win. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Violate' in NYC slang.

To beat someone up in a fight or embarrass them. Signup and view all the answers

What is Baconeggandcheeseonaroll?

A sandwich commonly ordered from a deli in NYC. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Getting Me Tight (GMT)' mean?

When something is making you mad. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dickriding/Dickrider' mean?

Overly complimenting someone or being overly devoted to a person. Signup and view all the answers

What is Breesh slang for?

Money. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Jatty' describe?

An attractive fat/plump ass. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Making It Hot/Cali' mean?

Exposing secret information. Signup and view all the answers

Define TDDD.

Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol and behaving non-soberly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Shot Your Shot' refer to?

When a boy attempts to talk to a girl as more than friends. Signup and view all the answers

What does '(I'm/He's/She's/They're) Like That' mean?

Prepared for almost anything, often used when threatening to fight. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Kill/Killed/Killing' refer to in slang?

To have sexual relations with someone. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chopped' mean in NYC slang?

To describe someone as ugly or unattractive. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Top/Head/Mozzy/Throat' refer to?

Receiving or giving oral sex. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NYC Slang Terms

It's Brick: Refers to extremely cold weather. Commonly used in winter contexts.
Jawn (John): Describes a casual romantic interest, typically someone in the "talking stage" of a relationship.
Treesh (Tree-sh): A term for a person with multiple sexual partners, similar to "thot."
Deadass: Expresses seriousness or strong agreement, popular among New Yorkers.
Fem: A feminine-presenting lesbian, who may date dykes or other feminine individuals, often perceived as straight.
Dyke / Stud: A masculine-presenting lesbian, typically wearing male clothing and dating feminine women; may carry stereotypes of being a player.
************** (SMD)**: A disrespectful phrase used to retort against insults; can escalate tensions if used improperly.
(You're) Blowing Mine: Indicates that someone is causing frustration or annoyance.
Deep: Describes a situation or distance that is far away, typically used geographically.
Dragging It: Means someone is overdoing a situation or acting excessively.
Odee / Odeein: Similar to "dragging it," used when someone is excessively overreacting or unnecessary.
Link: Means to meet up with someone, often after school or work.
Give You 50 / Cut Your Ass: Involves roasting or joking among friends, often about physical traits.
Mad: Used to amplify quantities or qualities, as in "a lot."
(I Will) Break Up With You: A confident threat implying victory in a physical fight; can be playful among friends.
Violate (Vah-late): Suggests embarrassment or a physical fight; also means to disrespect someone publically.
Baconeggandcheeseonaroll: Popular sandwich order in NYC, combining bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll, often consumed by students.
Getting Me Tight (GMT) / Tight: Means feeling angry; commonly used in frustrations.
Dickriding / Dickrider / On ******* (One): Describes excessive flattery or hatred, revealing an obsession with a person.
Breesh: A colloquial term for money, used to denote wealth or demand repayment.
Jatty: A compliment for someone with an attractive, plump backside.
Making It Hot / Cali: Refers to exposing information meant to be kept secret, often leading to trouble.
TDDD (Teed): Describes someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol, exhibiting wild behavior.
Shot Your Shot: Refers to a boy attempting to flirt with a girl, often using social media.
(I'm / He's / She's / They're) Like That: Indicates readiness for confrontation or ability to handle any situation.
Kill / Killed / Killing: Slang for having sexual relations; often used casually among friends.
Chopped: A derogatory term for someone perceived as unattractive.
Top / Head / Mozzy / Throat: Various slang terms for oral sex, emphasizing different aspects of the act.

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