Local language topic
Plural Noun
Compare 6 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.
Londonlondon.localmean.com
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Londonlondon.localmean.com
ends
/ENDZ · /ɛndz//One’s neighbourhood, local area, estate, or home territory.
“He’s not from our ends; he’s from south London.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com
garms
/GAHMZ · /ɡɑːmz//Clothes or garments, especially when discussing style or an outfit.
“He turned up in fresh garms.”
Bostonboston.localmean.com
jimmies
/ˈdʒɪm.iz/Tiny candy sprinkles placed on ice cream, doughnuts, and other desserts; some speakers use the word especially for chocolate sprinkles.
“Can I get chocolate jimmies on that cone?”
Irelandireland.localmean.com
messages
/MESS-ij-iz/Groceries, shopping, or small errands to be collected.
“I’m heading down for the messages—do we need milk?”
New Yorknewyork.localmean.com
Zeppole
/ZEP-oh-lay/Italian fried dough pastries, commonly served warm and dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
““We grabbed a bag of zeppole at the street fair.””