Geographical & Cultural English - West US English

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

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

a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Hawaii) food, especially a meal

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