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What does 'jawn' mean?
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?
What does 'irking' mean?
A way to say someone is irritating or annoying
How is 'Ay Yurp' used?
How is 'Ay Yurp' used?
As a cat call
What does 'slime' refer to?
What does 'slime' refer to?
What does 'bro' signify?
What does 'bro' signify?
What does 'boul' describe?
What does 'boul' describe?
What is the meaning of 'ard'?
What is the meaning of 'ard'?
What does 'ocky' mean?
What does 'ocky' mean?
What does 'young boul' refer to?
What does 'young boul' refer to?
What does 'norf' mean?
What does 'norf' mean?
What does 'fraudin' signify?
What does 'fraudin' signify?
What does 'from the rip' mean?
What does 'from the rip' mean?
What does 'yah mean' ask?
What does 'yah mean' ask?
What does 'bid' refer to?
What does 'bid' refer to?
What is 'bev' short for?
What is 'bev' short for?
What does 'drawlin' mean?
What does 'drawlin' mean?
What does 'old head' refer to?
What does 'old head' refer to?
How is 'wooder' pronounced?
How is 'wooder' pronounced?
What does 'outta pocket' mean?
What does 'outta pocket' mean?
What does 'chalked' mean?
What does 'chalked' mean?
What does 'cap' stand for?
What does 'cap' stand for?
What does 'bet' mean?
What does 'bet' mean?
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!
