Inglês geográfico e cultural - West US English

Here you will find slang from the Western US, highlighting regional expressions, accents, and local cultural language.

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Inglês geográfico e cultural
SigAlert [substantivo]
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(California, especially Southern California) a traffic alert or warning, typically issued for accidents or major congestion on freeways

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yeah, no [interjeição]
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(California) a sarcastic way to say "no," typically in response to an obvious or expected negative

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Southern California [substantivo]
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the southern part of California, generally including Los Angeles, San Diego, and sometimes Santa Barbara

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Northern California [substantivo]
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the northern half of California, typically north of Monterey County, often associated with the San Francisco Bay Area

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hyphy [adjetivo]
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(California, especially Bay Area) overly excited, energetic, or hyperactive

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yadadamean [interjeição]
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(California, especially Bay Area) used to check if someone understands or agrees with what is being said

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manapua [substantivo]
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(Hawaii) a steamed or baked pork bun, often filled with savory ingredients

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da kine [substantivo]
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(Hawaii) a placeholder word for a person, thing, or idea when the specific name is unknown or unnecessary

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grindz [substantivo]
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(Hawaii) food, especially a meal

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shoots [interjeição]
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(Hawaii) used to express agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment

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