coke
Regional
- Meaning
- Generic word for any soft drink (not just Coca-Cola).
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Deep South
What does “coke” mean
In much of the Deep South, "coke" is a generic term for any soft drink, regardless of brand. A typical exchange: "Want a coke?" "Yeah." "What kind?" "Sprite." See also "pop" (Midwest, Pacific NW) and "soda" (Northeast, Bay Area).
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