In our list of NY slang words, we talk about how influential New York has been in the United States culturally. Today, there are tons of slang words and phrases that are unique to the area, and which often quickly spread across the country. But what if we were to tell you that New York … Read more
There are a variety of states that contribute to East coast slang, but many people may forget that New Jersey is one of them. This state rose to nationwide fame in the late 2000’s with the advent of the reality TV show Jersey Shore, which highlighted a subset of the state’s population. However, if you … Read more
When Italians immigrated to the United States en masse in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, they kept speaking Italian on American soil. As time went on and new generations of Italian-Americans were born, their traditional language gradually changed. Whenever this happens, it’s called pidgin. Pidgin is a simplified or evolving version of another language, and … Read more
Many people, when they think of New York, completely forget that it’s a whole state outside of the famous New York City. Although New York City is the largest population center in the state, there are still numerous other cities farther north with their own individual cultures and atmospheres. Buffalo may be one of the best … Read more
Manhattan is one of the most legendary areas in NYC. If you’re a local, you probably think of it as basically one giant shopping center these days, since it’s cluttered with businesses on every street corner. It may even be the place you have to commute to every day for work. If you’re from outside NYC, … Read more
Long Island may technically be part of New York City, but in many ways, it feels like its own country. While a lot of NY slang naturally creeps onto Long Island, the area still has a variety of its own slang to contribute, too. In this post, our mission is to look at a slew … Read more
New York City is famously made up of five boroughs. While some are more famous than others, each one is important and has its own unique culture. We’ve already looked at Bronx slang and Brooklyn slang. In this guide, we’re going to examine the slang of another borough: Queens. Keep reading to see all the Queens NY … Read more
The east coast encompasses a large variety of states. It also has a completely different feel from the states on the west coast, which has led to it developing its own cornucopia of slang words. In this post, we’ll be discussing, defining, and listing east coast slang words. We’ll also provide you examples of each one … Read more
Most of the time, when someone says, “New York,” you think of New York City. However, this is a very narrow viewpoint that doesn’t accurately capture the state in all its glory. Although most of the people who live in New York state come from the city, there are still many people who live outside … Read more
People from outside of New York are used to thinking of New York City as some kind of monolith. You might imagine it as one big city, forgetting that it’s divided into neighborhoods that each have their own unique culture. Brooklyn is, without a doubt, one of the most well-known boroughs in New York City. Today, … Read more
The United States, being such a large country, has a lot of geographical spread between members of its population. It’s this very spread that allows different dialects and accents to develop. There are a handful of regions in the US famous for their exaggerated accents, but none is quite as famous as the stereotypical New York … Read more
The slang used in New York can get pretty colorful. There are words for just about anything, many of which have negative connotations. If you’re visiting the state – especially the city – you might hear a couple angry insults being tossed around every day. What do they mean? In this guide to New York insults, … Read more
When something is important to us, we develop numerous different ways to refer to it. Think of all the different ways you can say beer, for instance, and you’ll understand what we mean. If you were to make a list of the most important cities in the United States, we’d be willing to bet New … Read more
Iowa may be a humble state, but it has a strong sense of community. Because of the strong connections between locals, there’s a small range of slang words that have developed there specifically. Whether you’re from Iowa and want to see how accurate the list is, or you’re going there and want to learn about their … Read more
Colorado has more than its fair share of tourists and people from out of state planning to move there. You can theorize all you like about why this is. It could be the beautiful mountains, the laid-back attitudes of locals, or even the legalized marijuana. If you’re planning on visiting or even moving there for whatever … Read more
The United States is such a large region, that each state has developed its own specific slang lexicon. This can make every single state feel like a different country entirely with a language you haven’t experienced the nuances of before. California is different. It’s such an influential cultural behemoth that slang words in California have often … Read more
At Let’s Learn Slang, we’re nerds about slang terms and how they vary by region. In a country as large as the United States, it’s truly amazing how many slang words there are unique to specific states. In this list, we’re going to take a look at Florida slang words and sayings. This state has some … Read more
You’d be amazed at how much a single language can differ between native speakers of that language. Oftentimes, one of the biggest reasons for any variation in a language is distance. The farther apart people are, the likelier they are to develop words that vary from each other. This is why slang in Minnesota feels different … Read more
Unless you’re into body modification, Prince Albert is probably something you don’t hear a lot. And if you ever do hear that phrase, you might be mistaken (but forgivable) for thinking it was a member of the royal family in some other country. While there has historically been a prince of the same, Prince Albert likely … Read more
We’ve written quite a few guides discussing slang in specific states, such as Minnesota and Alabama. But sometimes, slang can get even more unique based on the particular city you live in – especially in large cities. Detroit is one city with a small vernacular of its own that locals know and love. With so many … Read more
In the United States, the southern culture tends to have a strong reputation. Whether it’s for its amazing food or legendary hospitality, this region is known all over the country. One of the best examples of southern comfort is Alabama. This down-to-earth state has developed its own unique slew of slang words and phrases that you … Read more
Hawaii is a state that’s extremely rich in culture. With Asian, Polynesian, and Portuguese influences prevalent throughout the whole state, a unique dialect has developed there that you won’t find anywhere else. Going to Hawaii always feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – even if you’ve been there many times. Out of love for the state, we’ve … Read more
Minnesota can feel like a whole other country. Steeped in Native American and Scandinavian culture, there are tons of slang words and phrases you’ll hear in this northern state that you won’t really find anywhere else. You’ve probably seen Minnesotan speech and accents parodied in media before. Perhaps one of the most famous examples is Fargo, … Read more
One thing all people have in common, regardless of where they are, is that they communicate with others around them. The difference is how we all communicate with each other. In specific regions of the same country, unique terminology develops that only people native to that region use. New York is a great example of this, … Read more