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Old 11-18-2003, 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by ClassyLady
Philly has much of its own slang.

Bul - synonymous with boy. The pronunciation is different than the spelling. The 'L' is soft and you really have to hear it for yourself.

Jawn - synonymous with girl.

Ackie (ack for short) - pronounced as if you were saying the name Akhbar. It's used the same as bul i.e. What up Ack?

I really feel like I'm forgetting some good ones. Philly peeps, help me out.
Girl you know how it goes up here!
I've heard a lot...can't really say I know what they mean though! LOL!

Ya-mean
Early!
Drawin'
Thorough
Fall Back...even Swalla (swallow) Back

And one I've been hearing lately:
Yo...but it's not like you would think...it's kinda drawn out like 'yewww'...I can't explain it! It doesn't mean anything...just sounds funny!
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