What are some uniquely New York words? Join Alex as she quizzes you on words you will hear in New York all the times.
Quiz: New York Talk
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What borough of NYC are New Yorkers referring to when they say "the city"?
the city = Manhattan
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New Yorkers call the subway the ____.
the train = the subway
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New Yorkers refer to a person - or a group of people - who live in the suburbs of NYC as ____.
bridge and tunnel
= a person - or a group of people - who live in the suburbs of NYC and come to the city for work or entertainment
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A bodega is a ____.
bodega = a small owner-operated convenience store
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What do New Yorkers call the stairway at the entrance of a house or building?
stoop = stairway at the entrance of a house or building
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When New Yorkers order a pie they are ordering a whole ____.
pie = a whole pizza
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What are New Yorkers ordering when they ask for a regular coffee?
regular coffee
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New Yorkers use the word "schlepp" a lot. What do you think it means?
schlepp = to carry
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Fuhgeddaboudit! What phrase does this word stand for?
Fuhgeddaboudit!
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