1520 Sedgwick Ave (noun) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /15-20-seg-wik-ave/ Also spelled or known as: 1520 Sedgwick What does 1520 Sedgwick Ave mean? The birthplace of Hip-Hop in the Bronx New York. 1520 Sedgwick Ave Synonyms: 1520 Sedgwick Example sentence: “DJ Kool Herc and Coke La Rock would throw parties at 1520 Sedgwick Ave.” 1520 Sedgwick […]
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New York/East Coast slang & terms. Here’s a list of all the words, slang, definitions, acronyms, idioms, and phrases from New York used in rap/hip-hop music and in the culture. New York slang terms on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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212 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /two-one-two/ Also known as: The 212, Tha 212, Da 212 What does 212 mean? A New York area code. Example sentence: “Taking a trip to the 212 soon.” More New York Area Codes: 917, 718, 646, 347 212 in songs: “From that 212, two-twelving with that 12 gauge” – […]
347 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /three-four-sev-en/ Also known as: The 347, Tha 327, Da 347 What does 347 mean? A New York area code. Other New York Area Codes: 212, 718, 917, 646 347 in songs: “Steelo! This for my sumchin’s I’m on my 347 shit” – Capital STEEZ, Clear The Air. “Im sick […]
40 deuce (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /40-deuce/ Also spelled or known as: 40-deuce, Forty deuce, Forty-deuce What does 40 deuce mean? 42nd street in Manhattan. Times Square. 40 deuce Synonyms: Forty deuce Example sentence: “I bought this chain on 40 deuce.” 40 deuce in songs: “Hittin’ the Bob Dylan, I’m swiggin’ the Jack Kerouac […]
41st side (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /fourty-first-side/ Also spelled: 41st-side What does 41st side mean and stand for? Queensbridge, New York. 41st side Synonyms: QB Example sentence: “The rappers are from 41st side.” 41st side in songs: “My crew the shorty busters, the 41st side of Vernon posse” – Nas, Represent. “I’m fronting on […]
646 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /six-four-six/ Also known as: The 646, Tha 646, Da 646 What does 646 mean? A New York area code. Example sentence: “My shorty from the 646.” More New York Area Codes: 212, 718, 917, 347 646 in songs: “917, 646, you know it’s war, bitch, can’t dress for nothing, […]
718 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /seven-one-eight/ Also known as: The 718, Tha 718, Da 718 What does 718 mean? New York City outer boroughs area code (Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx). Example sentence: “Action Bronson is from the 718, Queens.” More New York Area Codes: 917, 212, 646, 347 718 in songs: “I’m […]
917 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /nine-one-seven/ Also known as: The 917, Tha 917, Da 917 What does 917 mean? A New York area code. Example sentence: “I got a flight from the 612 to the 917.” More New York Area Codes: 212, 718, 646, 347 917 in songs: “Throw yo hood up shawty represent […]
A$AP (group) Type: group, acronym, labels Pronunciation: /a-sap/ Also spelled: ASAP Related: AWGE What does A$AP mean and stand for? Always Strive and Prosper. Similar to A$AP: TDE, MMG, QC, OVO, OTF, 4PF, GBE, YSL, OPM, YMCMB, CMG, YM, YNW, YFN, YRN, 1738, 1017 Coined by: A$AP Yams A$AP Members: A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP […]
Alphabet City (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /al-pha-bet-city/ What does Alphabet City mean? New York City, New York. Alphabet City Synonyms: NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Jungle, the Jungle, N.Y.C., Concrete Jungle Example sentence: “We going back to the alphabet city next week.” Alphabet City in songs: “I’m ’bout to get gritty M-5 CLK’s […]
Bed-Stuy Type: noun Pronunciation: /bed-stai/ Also spelled or known as: Bed Stuy, Bedstuy Related: B.K., Brooknam, Crooklyn, Brooklawn, Medina What does Bed-Stuy mean? Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York City. Bed-Stuy Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Crooklyn, Brooklawn, Medina Example sentence: “My manager stays in Bed-Stuy.” Bed-Stuy in songs: “Brown liquor, but my girl in Bed-Stuy” – […]
BK (acronym) Type: noun, acronym, slang Pronunciation: /b-k/ What does BK mean and stand for? Brooklyn, New York. BK is short for Brooklyn, New York. BK Synonyms: Concrete Jungle Similar to BK: BX, N.Y. Example sentence: “It’s been a while since i’ve been to BK.” BK in songs: “Representing BK to the fullest” – The Notorious B.I.G., […]
BKNY (slang) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /B-K-N-Y/ Also spelled or known as: B.K.N.Y., B-K-N-Y Related: BK, NY What does BKNY mean? Brooklyn, New York. BKNY Synonyms: BK, Brooklyn Example sentence: “My girl is from BKNY.” BKNY in songs: “Letters on my sweater read DKNY Got grimy niggas runnin’ with me from BKNY” – 50 Cent, […]
Boogie down (slang) Type: noun, verb, slang Pronunciation: /boog-e-down/ Related: The Boogie down What does Boogie down mean? 1. The Bronx, New York. Boogie down Synonyms: Bronx, BX, The Bronx 2. To dance and party. Example sentence: “Coke La Rock is from the boogie down.” Boogie down in songs: “Yeah, BK, Uptown, Boogie Down, Queens […]
Breeshy (slang) Type: noun, adjective, slang Pronunciation: /bree-shee/ Related: Breesh What does Breeshy mean? 1. To have a lot of money. Breeshy Synonyms: Wavy, Breaded, Caked up, Caked 2. Money. Breeshy Synonyms: Ciabatta, Breesh, Paper, Cheese, Guap, Bread, Guala, Cheddar, Racks, Cake, Benji, C-note, Funds, Feta, Figures, C-note, Commas, Shmoney, Lettuce Example sentence: “Lately we’ve […]
Bridge (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /br-idge/ Also known as: The Bridge Plural: Bridges What does Bridge mean? 1. A section that connects two parts of a song. A bright can also be used to combat repetitiveness. Bridge Synonyms: Hook, Chorus 2. Queensbridge, N.Y. Bridge Synonyms: QB Example sentence: “I’m going to put that line […]
Bronx (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /brawnx/ Also spelled or known as: the Bronx Related: BX, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave What does Bronx mean? A New York City borough. Bronx Synonyms: BX, the BX, the Boogie Down, the Bronx Example sentence: “My girlfriend lives in the Bronx.” More NYC Boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island […]
Brooklawn (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /brook-lawn/ Also spelled or known as: Brook lawn, Brook-lawn Related: B.K. What does Brooklawn mean? Brooklyn, New York. Brooklawn Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Crooklyn Example sentence: “I was just on my way to Brooklawn.” Brooklawn in songs: “Hard on? I flow like a Don, and so on, We can bust, […]
Brooklyn (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /brewk-lyn/ Related: BK, BKNY What does Brooklyn mean? A New York City borough. Brooklyn Synonyms: BK, BKNY More NYC Boroughs: Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island Read: The 5 Boroughs of New York City Brooklyn in songs: “I take money, crash and mash through Brooklyn With my click lootin’, […]
Brooknam (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /brook-nawm/ What does Brooknam mean? Brooklyn, New York. Brooknam Synonyms: B.K., Crooklyn, Brooklawn Example sentence: “I need a ride from the Bronx to Brooknam.” Brooknam in songs: “That’s word to Brooknam, that’s word to Bucktown” – Nicki Minaj, Coco Chanel. “Brooknam representer, Intelligent hood, wise but half good, half […]
BX (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /b-x/ Also known as: The BX What does BX mean and stand for? The Bronx, New York. BX Synonyms: Concrete Jungle Similar to BX: BK, N.Y. Example sentence: “My bff is from BX.” BX in songs: “Runnin’ ’round the BX, RIP to Big Pun, now” – A Boogie Wit Da […]
Concrete Jungle (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /kon-kreet-jun-gull/ Related: Jungle, the Jungle What does Concrete Jungle mean? New York City, New York. Concrete Jungle Synonyms: NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Alphabet City, Jungle, the Jungle, N.Y.C. Example sentence: “Nas is from the Concrete Jungle.” Concrete Jungle in songs: “New York Times, come listen to […]
Crooklyn (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /krook-lin/ Related: Crook What does Crooklyn mean? Brooklyn, New York. Crooklyn Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Brooklawn, Medina Example sentence: “Shawty bad and she’s from Crooklyn.“ Crooklyn in songs: “The kids ride when I pop off, Crooklyn to Compton” – ILL BILL, Legend Has It. “But it’s no biggie, I spread […]
Dead Presidents (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /ded-preh-z-dents/ What does Dead Presidents mean? U.S. cash bills. Dead Presidents on Money: Washingtons, Jeffersons, Grants, Benjamins Dead Presidents Synonyms: Blue Cheese, Benji’s, Franklin’s, Cheese, Bread, Guala, Cheddar, Paper, Racks, Cake Coined by: Rakim Example sentence: “I told the teller, i want the dead presidents with strips.” Dead […]
Deadass (slang) Type: adjective Pronunciation: /ded-ass/ Also spelled: Dead-ass, Dead ass What does Deadass mean? To be very or dead serious. Deadass Synonyms: My Word, Foreal, Fr, No Kizzy Example sentence: “I deadass ate a burger every day this week.” Deadass in songs: “Remember them nights I was deadass broke, while I still had a […]
Dolo (slang) Type: adjective, slang Pronunciation: /do-lo/ Related: Solo dolo What does Dolo mean? Alone or by one’s self. Dolo Synonyms: Solo, Solo dolo, Lonesome Example sentence: “I met her at the bar dolo.” Dolo in songs: “I call Polo, he come dolo, we get ’em the fast way” – Lil TJay, Pop Out. “And […]
Gotham (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /goth-em/ What does Gotham mean? A nickname for New York City. Gotham Synonyms: NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Alphabet City Gotham in songs: “Marcy me, Streets is my artery, the vein of my existence I’m the Gotham City heartbeat” – Jay-Z, Marcy Me. “Fashion show in Gotham, I need […]
GS9 (group) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /gee-es-nine/ Also spelled or known as: G-S-9 What does GS9 mean? G-Stone 90s or Grimey Savage, a rap/hip-hop group from Brooklyn, New York. Example sentence: “Bobby Shmurda reps Gs9.” GS9 in songs: “GS9, XO, pushin’ your wig back” – Nav, Jesse Owens. “Free my GS9 niggas, throw Rowdy on […]
JFK (acronym) Type: noun, slang, acronym Pronunciation: /j-f-k/ Also spelled: J.F.K., J-F-K What does JFK mean and stand for? 1. John F. Kennedy. 2. John F. Kennedy International Airport. Similar to JFK: LAX Example sentence: “First time in New York, I saw the most beautiful girl at JFK.” JFK in songs: “I turn my music […]
Jungle (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /jun-gull/ Related: the Jungle, Concrete Jungle What does Jungle mean? 1. New York City, New York. Jungle Synonyms: Concrete Jungle, NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Alphabet City, the Jungle, N.Y.C. 2. A place with a lot of crime. Jungle Synonyms: Hood, The Hood, The Trap Example sentence: “I’m […]
LES (acronym) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /l-e-s/ Also spelled: L.E.S., L-E-S What does LES mean and stand for? Lower East Side, Neighborhood in New York City, New York. Related to LES: UES Example sentence: “We have a show in LES tonight.” LES in songs: “To my man Big Will, he’s still here The 40 side […]
Mad (slang) Type: adverb, adjective, slang Pronunciation: /m-ad/ Related: Big Mad What does Mad mean? 1. Very, really, a lot. Mad Synonyms: Odee, Extra, Max, Hella, For days 2. To be angry or pissed off. Mad Synonyms: Heated, Sick, Hot, Vexed, Cheesed Example sentence: “Yo, i’m mad tired after ballin’.” Mad in songs: “last night […]
MC (acronym) Type: noun, prefix, acronym Pronunciation: /m-c/ Also known as: Emcee Plural: MCs What does MC mean and stand for? 1. Master of Ceremonies. 2. Mic Controller. MC Synonyms: Rapper, Hip-Hopper Similar to MC: DJ, Lil Origin: MC originated in New York during the ’70s to distinguish the person in control of the microphone […]
Medina (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /med-e-nah/ What does Medina mean? Nickname for Brooklyn, New York. Medina Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Brooklawn, Crooklyn Example sentence: “I’ve been looking at apartments in Medina.” Medina in songs: “I’m deep down in the back streets, in the heart of Medina About to set off something more deep than a […]
N.Y.C. (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /N-Y-C/ Also spelled or known as: NYC, N-Y-C Related: N.Y. What does N.Y.C. mean and stand for? New York City. N.Y.C. Synonyms: The Big Apple, NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Jungle, the Jungle, Alphabet City, Concrete Jungle N.Y.C. in songs: “So I skipped the hoodrats and went straight […]
NoHo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /no-ho/ What does NoHo mean? 1. North Hollywood, California. 2. North of Houston Street, Manhattan. Similar to NoHo: Soho Example sentence: “I’m in the valley now but i gotta get to noho soon.” NoHo in songs: “I’m loco from Noho to Soho” – Logic, Warm It Up. “She SoCal, […]
Now Rule (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /now-rool/ Also spelled or known as: Nowrule What does Now Rule mean? New Rochelle, NY, a suburb of NYC. Example sentence: “My shorty’s dad lives in Now Rule.” Now Rule in songs: “Uptown and Now Rule, we got the vibes” – Q-Tip, Vibes and Stuff. “I’m from Now […]
NY (acronym) Type: noun, acronyms Pronunciation: /n-y/ Also spelled: N.Y. Related: NYC What does NY mean and stand for? New York. NY is short for New York. NY Synonyms: N.Y., NYC, The Big Apple, Jungle Example sentence: “I miss NY, i can’t wait to go back.” NY in songs: “The good life, it feel like […]
NYC (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /N-Y-C/ Also spelled or known as: N.Y.C., N-Y-C Related: N.Y. What does NYC mean and stand for? New York City. NYC Synonyms: The Big Apple, N.Y.C., N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Jungle, the Jungle, Alphabet City, Concrete Jungle NYC in songs: “I be whipping on the freeway, the NYC […]
Odee (slang) Type: adverb, adjective Pronunciation: /o-d/ Also spelled: Ohdee, OD, OhD What does Odee mean? Very, really, a lot. Odee Synonyms: Extra, Max, Mad, Hella Example sentence: “I haven’t ate since yesterday, i’m odee hungry.” Odee in songs: “When I put on the ice, it be odee” – Jay Critch, Ruthless. “And my diamonds […]
Q-boro (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /q-borrow/ Also spelled or known as: Q boro, Qboro What does Q-boro mean? Queens, New York. Example sentence: “Nas is from Q-boro.” Q-boro in songs: “I blow dro in Q-boro Ain’t nothing change same boro” – Ty Knitty, Killa Queens. “And I got to represent, Q-Boro, the thorough’ – […]
QBC (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /Q-B-C/ Also spelled or known as: Q.B.C., Q-B-C Related: QB, Q-boro What does QBC mean and stand for? 1. Queens Bridge Crew. 2. The Queensbridge projects. QBC Synonyms: Q-boro, QB QBC in songs: “We rep the QBC, nigga rep yours, it’s all love” – Havoc, Hell on Earth (Front Lines). […]
Queens (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /queens/ What does Queens mean? A New York City borough. Example sentence: “Action Bronson is from Queens.“ More NYC Boroughs: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island Read: The 5 Boroughs of New York City Queens in songs: “Condos in Queens, indo for weeks Sold out seats to hear Biggie […]
Rotten apple (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /rot-en-app-ull/ Related: Big apple What does Rotten apple mean? Harlem, New York. Rotten apple Synonyms: NYC Example sentence: “I haven’t been to the rotten apple in a while.” Rotten apple in songs: “Living in the rotten apple, yo where every core is rotten All my niggas, rest in […]
SoHo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /so-ho/ What does SoHo mean? 1. SoHo, Manhattan. 2. South of Houston Street, Manhattan. Similar to SoHo: NoHo Example sentence: “I feel in love with a girl in SoHo.” SoHo in songs: “Brand new ‘Rari, I’m solo, Finna go shoppin’ in SoHo” – 21 Savage, Monster. “Take a bitch […]
Strong Island (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /stawng-i-land/ Also spelled or known as: Strong-Island What does Strong Island mean? Long Island, New York. Example sentence: “I gotta fly into NYC and take an uber to Strong Island in the morning.” Strong Island in songs: “Strong Island, where I got ’em whylin’ That’s the reason they’re […]
The Big Apple (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-big-app-ull/ Also spelled or known as: Big Apple Related: N.Y., NYC What does The Big Apple mean? A nickname for New York City. The Big Apple Synonyms: NYC, N.Y., Gotham The Big Apple in songs: “Playboi, Playboi hit me on my FaceTime, for the best feature out […]
The boogie down (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-boog-e-down/ Related: BX, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave, Boogie down What does The boogie down mean? The Bronx, New York. The boogie down Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Bronx, Bronx, The BX Example sentence: “Hip-Hop was born in the boogie down.” The boogie down in songs: “I got […]
the Bronx (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-brawnx/ Also spelled or known as: Bronx Related: BX, the Boogie Down, Boogie Down, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave What does the Bronx mean? A New York City borough. The BX Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Boogie Down, Bronx, The BX Example sentence: “Coke La Rock is from the […]
The BX (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-bx/ Also spelled or known as: The-BX, The B.X. Related: BX, the Bronx, the Boogie Down, Boogie Down, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave What does The BX mean? The Bronx; a New York City borough. The BX Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Boogie Down, Bronx, The Bronx Example sentence: […]
