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New York City, New York

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

This page collects slang, sayings, and dialect words tied to New York City 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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bodega Loanword

A small neighborhood corner store.

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Buckwheat groats (porridge).

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regular coffee Phrase

Coffee with milk and sugar (in NYC delis).

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schlep Loanword

To carry, drag, or haul (often inconvenient).

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schmutz Loanword

A small smudge or bit of dirt.

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The front steps of a building, used as a place to sit.

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the city Phrase

Manhattan (when said in the NYC metro).

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You all (Philly / NJ / older NYC).

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