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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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SigAlert
[substantivo]

(California, especially Southern California) a traffic alert or warning, typically issued for accidents or major congestion on freeways

Ex: Make sure to listen to the SigAlert updates before your commute.
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yeah, no
[interjeição]

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

Ex: The movie was awful, and yeah no, I'm not watching the sequel.
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North Hollywood
[substantivo]

a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley

Ex: NoHo has a lot of trendy shops and cafes.
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Southern California
[substantivo]

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

Ex: They're planning a road trip across Southern California.
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Northern California
[substantivo]

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

Ex: They're planning a road trip across NorCal this summer.
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hyphy
[adjetivo]

(California, especially Bay Area) overly excited, energetic, or hyperactive

Ex: The party was hyphy all night long.
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yadadamean
[interjeição]

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

Ex: I'm just saying it was a bad idea, yadamean.
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manapua
[substantivo]

(Hawaii) a steamed or baked pork bun, often filled with savory ingredients

Ex: His favorite lunch is a manapua and a bubble tea.
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da kine
[substantivo]

(Hawaii) a placeholder word for a person, thing, or idea when the specific name is unknown or unnecessary

Ex: We were laughing about da kine that happened last night.
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grindz
[substantivo]

(Hawaii) food, especially a meal

Ex: After surfing, we went out for grindz.
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shoots
[interjeição]

(Hawaii) used to express agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment

Ex: Shoots!Let's go grab some lunch.
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