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Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York: local slang, sayings, and dialect words.

This page collects slang, sayings, and dialect words tied to Buffalo in New York. Each entry shows the word, its meaning, the type, and where in New York you'll hear it — a quick read for visitors, transplants, and anyone curious about how locals actually talk.

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2 words

kielbasa Loanword

Polish-style smoked sausage.

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pierogi Loanword

Stuffed dumpling (potato + cheese is canonical).

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