Beggle [beg-ull] • noun: a breakfast item, usually topped with Philadelphia Cream Cheese or used in a breakfast sandwich. • "Gotta stop at Dunkin' Donuts and grab a beggle with cream cheese."
Center City • noun: the central business district and central neighborhoods of Philly. • Fun fact: It is the former city of Philadelphia before the Act of Consolidation of 1854, which extended the city to include all of Philadelphia county.
Hoagie
• noun: a sandwich, served on a long roll, filled with meats, cheeses, and condiments. (Not to be confused with a sub, hero, or grinder) • "I'm going to Wawa to get a hoagie."
Ice-ning
• noun: sugary glaze used to top baked goods, also known as frosting • I personally say icing, but I've heard way too many people throw the extra N in there and I have no idea why.
Iggles • noun: our beloved football team, the Philadelphia Eagles • "Fly 'Iggles' fly, on the road to victory..."
Jawn
• noun: any person, place, or thing • "Yo, check this jawn out!"
Jimmies • noun: tiny cylindrical candies mainly used to top ice cream. DO NOT CALL THEM SPRINKLES • "Mister Softee is out front." "Grab me a double cone with chocolate jimmies."
Tap MAC
• verb: to withdraw cash from an ATM, formerly known in the U.S. Northeast as a MAC (Money Access Center) Machine. • "Stop at Wawa on the way, I need to tap MAC before we get there."
The El
• noun: Septa's Market Frankford line, aka "The Blue Line" • "Amtrak is down, gotta take The El to work today."
Wit or Witout? • preposition: referring to whether you want onions on your cheesesteak or not. • "I'll take a provolone witout."
Wooder
• noun: water • That clear liquid that everyone outside of the Philly area calls "wah-ter".
Youse [yōōz]
• noun: you (plural) • "What're youse doing tonight?"
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