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This term is almost exclusive to the East Coast (NY, PA, NJ) of the United
States.
2-1-5/2-1-Fifth: the primary area-code for Philadelphia, PA.
4-1-1: is the telephone directory number used in the US. 411 is used as a
slang term meaning "information".
4-9-3-11/Get the "4-9-3-11": a number code which when
translated to the corresponding alphabetical order spells out the
word "dick". Primarily used in New York City.
7-1-8: is a New York City area code for The Bronx, Queens, Staten
Island and Brooklyn.
7:30: Unknown origin, according to an interview with Foxy Brown
by The Source magazine, it is the time when mental hospital
patients must take their medication, thus implying someone is
"crazy". Exclusively used in the New York area. As well as other
East Coast areas like Boston.
8 + 1: a 9mm handgun.
A-Alikes: (1) a twin or someone with a physical resemblence. (2) a
relative. Primarily used in New York City.
Aiight: (1) safe or unharmed. 2) yes or very well 3) satisfactory 4)
without fail Derived from “all right”, Aiight carries many of the same
meanings. Also can mean mediocre. Often used in exclamatory
fashion to show agreement. Primarily used in the Northeast (NY,
NJ, PA, etc), United States.
Air out: To shoot and kill someone.
B: a term addressing someone you don't know. Primarily used in
the Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, etc), United States.
Badonkadonk: an abnormally large posterior or buttocks on a
female; i.e. Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, etc. Began
as an African-American term but is now used outside of this circle.
Baller: Someone with significant wealth or spends alot of money
on material items. Can be used sarcastically.
Bananas: crazy, often in a positive and/or amazing sense.
Primarily used in New York, United States
Bangin: (1) Description of a very good song, party, television show
or movie. (2) Description of a very potent drug, particularly
marijuana (3) Having sex. Primarily used in the Northeast (NY, NJ,
PA, etc), United States
Big Pimpin': a male who claims to have access to alot of money
while also claiming to have the ability to acquire many females
without spending his money to get sex from them.
Bling-bling: (1) to show off a material possession, usually jewelry
or a car (2)a gaudy or flashy material possession. Has gained
national mainstream usage.
Block-Huggers: people who rarely, if ever, leave their block or
neighborhood without being coerced. Primarily used in the
Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, etc), United States
Bone: to have sex with.
Bounce: to leave. Primarily used in the Northeast (NY, NJ, PA,
etc), United States
Bourgeois: (1)a member of the middle class (2)a person who's
values are petty & materialistic. Bourgeoisie, Bougie (slang) -(in
Marxist theory) the class opposed to the proletariat.
Brains: oral sex or the act of performing oral sex (on a male).
Breezie: (1) a female (2) a foul disreputable woman Breezie is
slang for females primarily used in the Western (CA), United
States.
Brolic: (1) to act excessively macho, aggressive, and/or violent. (2)
the outward appearance of being strong or physically aggressive.
Primarily used in the Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, etc), United States
Buster: an individual easy to disrespect and or violate, usually do
to cowardice or the desire to avoid conflict. Primarily used in
Western, United States (CA).
Bustdown: a female known for being extremely promiscuous
(sleeping around) primarily used in the Midwest (IL), United States.
Butta: (1) pleasant to look at, usually used in reference to cars,
clothes, and attractive people of the opposite sex. Derived from
“Butter”. Primarily used in the Northeast (NY, NJ, CT, etc), United
States
Buggin: acting wierd, crazy, or stupid. Primarily used in the
Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, etc), United States
Burn/Burner/Burning: (1) having a sexually transmitted disease
(2) v: to smoke marijuana (3) a firearm (burner). Primarily used on
the Westcoast but now known nationally.
Buzzed/Buzzin: the point at which one has been drinking but is
not legally drunk according to local law enforcement standards.
Chill/Chillin': to relax or in a state of relaxation, also known as
"maxin". When used in conversation (i.e. "you need to chill"),
denotes "you need to relax" or settle down. Primarily began usage
in the Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, etc), United States but is now used
almost globally.
Cake: money and or financial assets.