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New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."

It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 60 million or so visit it every year.

That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests – art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration – New York is the place where you can find it all and much more.

It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. It's a dream in every heart. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day. In New York you can make your dream come true. So, why not give it a try?

New York Slang – Part III

New York Slang – Part III

Not everything has the same meaning in New York that it does in the rest of the country. From measuring distance to terms of endearment, these words have a slightly different meaning in NYC than anywhere else.

NEW YORK CITY SLANG, JARGON, AND ABBREVIATIONS – PART III

“Long walk”
. Other places: From the back of a parking lot to a store.
. In New York: Four avenues and ten blocks.

“Cheap drinks”
. Other places: $4 cocktails.
. In New York: $9 cocktails.

“Crazy hours”
. Other places: 8-hour days.
. In New York: 12-hour days.

 “Slice”
. Other places: A piece of pizza.
. In New York: A piece of plain cheese pizza.

“Hero”
. Other places: The main character in a Marvel film.
. In New York: A sandwich made on a small loaf of bread. 

“Cheap rent”
. Other places: $800 a month.
. In New York: $2000 a month. 

“Nutcracker”
. Other places: A classic holiday ballet popular with children.
. In New York: A boozy drink with mysterious ingredients usually bought on a beach. 

“Grill”
. Other places: A backyard barbecue.
. In New York: A long stare.

“Son”
. Other places: A male child.
. In New York: A good friend.

“Stoop”
. Other places: To bend over.
. In New York: The stairs in front of an apartment building. 

“Broadway”
. Other places: Musical theater.
. In New York: a street/avenue. 

“Regular Coffee”
. Other places: A medium coffee.
. In New York: A coffee with milk and sugar.


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