Jawn (/jôn/)
A term used by New York transplants to pander to locals and/or cynically promote their recently opened boutique, restaurant, or bakery.
“Come celebrate the grand opening of our new French-Belgian infusion café on Shunk. We’re calling it Merde Jawn.”
Parking Space (/ˈpärkiNG/ /spās/)
Any spot in a bike lane, sidewalk, or even a turning lane, apparently.
“Whaddaya mean I can’t stop my car in the middle of a one-way street? I got my hazards on, just go around.”
Philly Native (/ˈfilē/ /ˈnādiv/)
How people born and raised in South Jersey or Delaware County describe themselves.
“Well, I grew up about an hour outside of Philly. But my Mom-mom lived in Rhawnhurst once, so I’m pretty much a Philly native.”
Cheesesteak (/ˈCHēzˌstāk/)
An honestly pretty basic sandwich that locals insist is only worth getting from one particular, out-of-the-way restaurant that just so happens to be in the neighborhood where they grew up.