Philly Slang Flashcards

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What does 'jawn' mean?

A placeholder for a noun or pronoun (correct)

A person

A type of beverage

An endearing term for someone older

What does 'irking' mean?

A way to say someone is irritating or annoying

How is 'Ay Yurp' used?

As a cat call

What does 'slime' refer to?

A term for a friend or homie Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bro' signify?

A word you can call your friend Signup and view all the answers

What does 'boul' describe?

A word to describe a male or female Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ard'?

A shorter way to say alright Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ocky' mean?

Saying something is fake Signup and view all the answers

What does 'young boul' refer to?

Someone younger than you Signup and view all the answers

What does 'norf' mean?

Another way to say north philly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fraudin' signify?

When you are lying about something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'from the rip' mean?

From the beginning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'yah mean' ask?

Do you understand? Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bid' refer to?

To joke about someone Signup and view all the answers

What is 'bev' short for?

Beverage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'drawlin' mean?

To be crazy, annoying, out of pocket Signup and view all the answers

What does 'old head' refer to?

Someone older than you Signup and view all the answers

How is 'wooder' pronounced?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What does 'outta pocket' mean?

Crossing the line Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chalked' mean?

Canceled Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cap' stand for?

Not true / I'm not lying Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bet' mean?

Cool, sounds good Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Philly Slang Vocabulary

Jawn: A versatile placeholder noun used for any object or person.
Irking/Earking: Describes someone who is irritating or annoying; context can be playful or serious.
Ay Yurp: A term often used as a catcall, popular among Philadelphia males; can also call attention to someone.
Slime: A colloquial term for a close friend or homie.
Bro: A gender-neutral term to refer to a friend; applicable to both males and females.
Boul: Refers to a male or female, primarily used for males.
Ard: An abbreviation for "alright"; typically used to affirm or validate.
Ocky: An adjective indicating something is fake or not genuine.
Young Boul: Refers to someone younger than the speaker.
Norf: A local term referring to North Philadelphia.
Fraudin: The act of lying or not telling the truth about something.
From the Rip: An expression meaning "from the beginning" or "from the start."
Yah Mean?: A colloquial inquiry asking if someone understands.
Bid: To joke about someone in a humorous way; can also describe someone who is funny.
Bev: Shortened slang for "beverage."
Drawlin: Used to describe behavior that is crazy, annoying, or inappropriate.
Old Head: A term of endearment for someone older than oneself.
Wooder: A phonetic spelling reflecting the local pronunciation of "water."
Outta Pocket: Indicates behavior that is inappropriate or crosses the line.
Chalked: Slang for something that is canceled or finished.
Cap / That's Cap / No Cap: Refers to something that is not true; "no cap" emphasizes honesty.
Bet: An affirmation that something is "cool" or "sounds good."

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Test your knowledge of unique Philadelphia slang with these flashcards. Each card presents a word commonly used in the city, along with its definition and usage. Dive into the vibrant dialect of Philly and learn how the locals communicate!