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Naptown

Slang

Meaning
An affectionate nickname for Indianapolis, coined by Black jazz musicians in the 1920s by stressing a syllable of the city's name.
Type
Slang
Used in
Indianapolis, Indiana

What does “Naptown” mean

An affectionate nickname for Indianapolis, coined by Black jazz musicians in the 1920s by stressing a syllable of the city's name.

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