NYC Slang Flashcards

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What does 'It's brick' mean?

Very hot in external weather

It's raining

Very cold in external weather (correct)

It's sunny

What does 'Jawn' refer to?

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

What is a 'Treesh'?

A person who has sexual contact with a variety of different partners.

How is 'Deadass' used?

As a question or an agreement statement. Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as a 'Fem'?

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

What does 'Dyke / Stud' describe?

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

What does the idiom '************' imply?

Disrespect in return to someone who has disrespected you. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'Blowing Mine'?

When someone or something is making you upset or angry. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Deep' refer to in slang?

Too far in distance. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dragging It' mean?

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

What does 'Odee / Odeein' mean?

Very similar to 'Dragging it', used when someone is overdoing it. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Link'?

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

What does 'Give You 50 / Cut Your Ass' refer to?

Roasting someone with jokes about them. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mad' emphasize?

The quantity of something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Break Up With You' imply?

To beat you up or fight you and win. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Violate' used in slang?

Used when someone is confident they will win a fight. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Baconeggandcheeseonaroll'?

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

What does 'Getting Me Tight (GMT) / Tight' refer to?

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

What does 'Dickriding / Dickrider' mean?

When someone excessively compliments or hates on another person. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Breesh' mean?

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' imply?

Exposing information meant to be secret. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TDDD' stand for?

Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. 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, usually used when threatening to fight. Signup and view all the answers

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

Sexual relations with another person. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chopped' describe?

Someone who is ugly/unattractive. Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'Top / Head / Mozzy / Throat' refer to?

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

Study Notes

NYC Slang Vocabulary

It's Brick: An adjective meaning it is very cold outside, commonly used in winter.
Jawn (John): A term for someone in the "talking stage" of a relationship, not quite a girlfriend or boyfriend.
Treesh (Tree-sh): Refers to a person who has multiple sexual partners; similar to "thot."
Deadass: Used for serious agreement or surprise, expressing sincerity or astonishment.
Fem: A feminine lesbian; typically dates more masculine partners but may also date other feminine women.
Dyke / Stud: A masculine lesbian, often dressed in men’s clothing; it’s unusual for a dyke to date another dyke.
************** (SMD):** An idiom for retaliating against disrespect; playful yet can lead to conflict if said inappropriately.
(You're) Blowing Mine: Expression for feeling upset or annoyed by someone or something.
Deep: Describes a long distance, often in relation to travel; e.g., living far away.
Dragging It: Means overdoing something; can refer to someone being excessive in their expectations or demands.
Odee / Odeein: Similar to "dragging it"; used to indicate someone is acting overly dramatic or excessive.
Link: A verb meaning to meet up with someone.
Give You 50 / Cut Your Ass: To roast someone with jokes, often in a playful banter among friends.
Mad: An adjective to exaggerate quantity; synonymous with "a lot."
(I Will) Break Up With You: Slang for confidently asserting one will win in a fight; can also be playful.
Violate (Vah-late): To threaten or embarrass someone, often relating to physical confrontation or public humiliation.
Baconeggandcheeseonaroll: A popular New York deli sandwich made with bacon, egg, and cheese served on a roll.
Getting Me Tight (GMT) / Tight: Indicates someone is making you angry or upset; very common colloquial term.
Dickriding / Dickrider: Describes someone overly supportive or critical of another; often used to call out excessive praise or hate.
Breesh: Slang for money; used to boast about wealth or remind someone of a debt.
Jatty: A term for an attractive, plump backside; used as a compliment.
Making It Hot / Cali: Refers to exposing secrets or sensitive information; used in various situations.
TDDD (Teed): Describes being heavily intoxicated, often leading to erratic behavior.
Shot Your Shot: Attempting to flirt or express romantic interest, often done through social media.
(I'm / He's / She's / They're) Like That: Indicates readiness for any situation, often related to defending oneself.
Kill / Killed / Killing: Slang for sexual intercourse; often used casually among young people.
Chopped: Describes a person as unattractive; used in a derogatory context.
Top / Head / Mozzy / Throat: Various terms for oral sex; often used casually in conversations about sexual experiences.

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