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United States • Travel Slang Guide

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New York

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Essential Vocabulary

Local Slang & Phrases in New York

Phrase #1

"A slice / Regular coffee"

Meaning: One slice of plain pizza / Drip coffee with milk & two sugars

Example:

'Can I get two plain slices and a regular coffee?'

Phrase #2

"Mad / Deadass"

Meaning: Very / Seriously

Example:

'The subway is mad crowded today, deadass.'

Phrase #3

"Bodega"

Meaning: Corner neighborhood grocery deli

Example:

'Grab a breakfast sandwich from the corner bodega.'

Cultural Etiquette in New York

  • Walk briskly and never stop abruptly in the middle of sidewalk foot traffic.
  • Standard tip in NYC restaurants is 18% to 22% of the pre-tax total.
  • Step aside to let subway passengers exit the train before stepping on.

Transit Navigation Tip

Use OMNY tap-to-pay at subway turnstiles with any contactless bank card or digital wallet.

Currency Used: USD ($)Country: United States

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