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.” 718 in songs: “I’m about to be elected mayor of 718” – Lil’ […]
NEW YORK
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.
New York
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 […]
Bed-Stuy Type: noun Pronunciation: /bed-stai/ Also spelled or known as: Bed Stuy, Bedstuy Related: B.K., Brooknam, Crooklyn, Brooklawn What does Bed-Stuy mean? Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York City. Bed-Stuy Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Crooklyn, Brooklawn Example sentence: “My manager stays in Bed-Stuy.” Bed-Stuy in songs: “Brown liquor, but my girl in Bed-Stuy” – Childish Gambino, […]
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., […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Crooklyn (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /krook-lin/ Related: Crook What does Crooklyn mean? Brooklyn, New York. Crooklyn Synonyms: B.K., Brooknam, Brooklawn 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 love […]
Dead Presidents (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /ded-preh-z-dents/ What does Dead Presidents mean? U.S. cash bills. 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 Presidents in songs: “For them dead presidents, we […]
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 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 another costume” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 NYC in songs: “I be whipping on the freeway, the NYC way” – The Notorious B.I.G., Going Back to Cali. “Moved to NYC, chasing […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woo (slang) Type: noun, gang Pronunciation: /Wu/ What does Woo mean? Woo is a New York gang Synonyms: Bloods, Crips, Choo Coined by: Pop Smoke Origin: Brooklyn, New York Example sentence: “Look at that boy Pop Smoke, he woo.” Woo in songs: “Baby girl, come and meet the woo” – Pop Smoke, Meet the Woo. […]