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bodegabodega means A small neighborhood grocery or convenience store, often independently run. Learn its New York usage, pronunciation, examples, cautions, and related regional words.→brickbrick means Extremely cold, especially when describing the weather outside. Learn its New York usage, pronunciation, examples, cautions, and related regional words.→chopped cheesechopped cheese means A hot sandwich of chopped ground beef and melted cheese, strongly associated with New York bodegas. Learn its New York usage, pronunciation, examples, cautions, and related regional words.→deadassdeadass means Seriously, honestly, or completely; used to stress that something is true or sincere. Learn its New York usage, pronunciation, examples, cautions, and related regional words.→factsStrong agreement, confirmation, or acknowledgment that something is true. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→madmad means Very, extremely, or in a large amount when used as an intensifier. Learn its New York usage, pronunciation, examples, cautions, and related regional words.→
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WordbodegaA small neighborhood grocery or convenience store, often independently run.WordbrickExtremely cold, especially when describing the weather outside.Wordchopped cheeseA hot sandwich of chopped ground beef and melted cheese, strongly associated with New York bodegas.WorddeadassSeriously, honestly, or completely; used to stress that something is true or sincere.WordfactsStrong agreement, confirmation, or acknowledgment that something is true.WordmadVery, extremely, or in a large amount when used as an intensifier.WordODExcessively, extremely, or too much.Phraseon lineWaiting in a queue, especially in New York City usage.Phraseregular coffeeCoffee with milk and sugar in traditional New York ordering.WordschmearA spread or generous layer, especially cream cheese on a bagel.WordstoopThe small steps or platform at the entrance of a city row house or apartment building.Wordthe CityManhattan, especially when contrasted with the outer boroughs or nearby suburbs.WordtightAngry, upset, annoyed, or resentful.WordupstateIn or relating to the part of New York State north of the city area.WordwordUnderstood, agreed, really, or an acknowledgement of what was said.
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