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Geographical & Cultural English - 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
SigAlert
[noun]

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

Ex: There's a SigAlert on the 405 due to a multi-car accident. 
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yeah, no
yeah, no
[interjection]

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

Ex: Yeah no, I definitely wouldn't go there alone at night. 
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North Hollywood

a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley

Ex: We grabbed coffee in NoHo before the show. 
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Southern California

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

Ex: She just moved to SoCal for work. 
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Northern California

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

Ex: She grew up in NorCal and loves the redwoods. 
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hyphy
hyphy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The kids were hyphy after hearing they got out of school early. 
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yadadamean
yadadamean
[interjection]

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

Ex: That party was wild, yadadamean? 
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manapua
manapua
[noun]

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

Ex: I grabbed a manapua from the bakery for breakfast. 
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da kine
da kine
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you pass me da kine over there? 
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grindz
grindz
[noun]

(Hawaii) food, especially a meal

Ex: Let's grab some grindz before the movie. 
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shoots
shoots
[interjection]

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

Ex: Shoots!  I'll meet you at the beach in ten minutes. 
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