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Local Slang

GaryGocek — 2020-10-24T19:14:36Z

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- * '''The Quarter Mile''': The long sidewalk on the Rochester Institute of Technology Henrietta campus connecting the residential area and the academic/athletic area.	+ * '''The Quarter Mile''': The long sidewalk on the ["Rochester Institute of Technology"] ["Henrietta"] campus connecting the residential area and the academic/athletic area.

Local Slang

GaryGocek — 2020-10-10T03:24:54Z

quarter mile

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	+ * '''The Quarter Mile''': The long sidewalk on the Rochester Institute of Technology Henrietta campus connecting the residential area and the academic/athletic area. +

Local Slang

jgerek — 2013-10-28T17:33:00Z

fixed links

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- * '''["Genny"]''': A nickname for local Genesee brand beer brewed by the ["High Falls Brewing Company"].	+ * '''["Genny"]''': A nickname for local beer brewed by the ["Genesee Brewing Company"].
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- * '''West Side''': ["Greece"], ["Gates,"], ["Chili"], ["Spencerport"], ["Churchville"] and the north-west area of the City of Rochester are considered West Side. This expression sometimes indicates only the north-west area of the city and not the surrounding suburbs. Example: "I don't go to the West Side."	+ * '''West Side''': ["Greece"], ["Gates"], ["Chili"], ["Spencerport"], ["Churchville"] and the north-west area of the City of Rochester are considered West Side. This expression sometimes indicates only the north-west area of the city and not the surrounding suburbs. Example: "I don't go to the West Side."

Local Slang

peteb — 2011-12-28T04:09:44Z

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- * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending [http://www.mercyhs.com/ Our Lady of Mercy] high school.	+ * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending [http://www.mercyhs.com Our Lady of Mercy] high school.

Local Slang

peteb — 2011-09-11T20:32:29Z

- Botard/RITard (based on decision made at editor's meeting)

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- - * '''Botard''' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above).
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- * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology who fails out of baby calculus. -

Local Slang

Damiankumor — 2011-06-29T19:44:13Z

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- * '''Plate''': A garbage plate made anywhere that isn't ["Nick Tahou's"]. Around Rochester, you will commonly see '(insert word here) Plate' on menus indicated that the item is a knockoff garbage plate.	+ * '''Plate''': A garbage plate made anywhere that isn't ["Nick Tahou's"]. Around Rochester, you will commonly see '(insert word here) Plate' on menus indicating that the item is a knockoff garbage plate.

Local Slang

Damiankumor — 2011-06-29T19:42:47Z

+plate

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- * '''["Garbage Plates" Garbage Plate]''': 1. A local concoction of various burger/hotdog joint staples, topped with a hearty meat sauce. Originated at ["Nick Tahou's"] and now widely imitated locally.[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] 2. Used to refer to something that's unsightly, but maintains inherent value. As in, "Her workshop is a complete garbage plate. Lots of useful items, but everything is so messy!"	+ * '''["Garbage Plates" Garbage Plate]''': 1. A local concoction of various burger/hotdog joint staples, topped with a hearty meat sauce. Originated and trademarked at ["Nick Tahou's"] and now widely imitated locally.[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] 2. Used to refer to something that's unsightly, but maintains inherent value. As in, "Her workshop is a complete garbage plate. Lots of useful items, but everything is so messy!"
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	+ + * '''Plate''': A garbage plate made anywhere that isn't ["Nick Tahou's"]. Around Rochester, you will commonly see '(insert word here) Plate' on menus indicated that the item is a knockoff garbage plate.

Local Slang

MichaelGibson — 2011-06-29T18:29:59Z

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	+ * '''Little Italy''': A reference to the Town of Greece. See Greecer" +
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Local Slang

Stephen — 2011-02-02T00:41:21Z

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- * '''Eggs''': Used in opposition to "dibs", indicating a claim to avoid or not do a particular activity. Can also be an expression of general distaste. Example: "Eggs on doing the dishes!" Primarily used by Pittsford natives.	+ * '''Eggs''': Used in opposition to "dibs", indicating a claim to avoid or not do a particular activity. Can also be an expression of general distaste. Example: "Eggs on doing the dishes!" Primarily used by Pittsford natives.

Local Slang

Stephen — 2011-02-01T23:02:05Z

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	+ + * '''Eggs''': Used in opposition to "dibs", indicating a claim to avoid or not do a particular activity. Can also be an expression of general distaste. Example: "Eggs on doing the dishes!" Primarily used by Pittsford natives.

Local Slang

AaronBPryor — 2011-01-23T23:14:10Z

I changed "that" to "who" in the definition for "RITard" and added a period.

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- * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology who fails out of baby calculus	+ * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology who fails out of baby calculus.

Local Slang

AaronBPryor — 2011-01-23T23:12:32Z

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- * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology that fails out of baby calculus	+ * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology who fails out of baby calculus

Local Slang

AaronBPryor — 2011-01-23T23:09:39Z

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- * '''315''' (three-one-five): Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is ["Wayne County"]. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] that someone is a hick or backward in some way. Often used ironically. Also said as "Three-one-fiver."	+ * '''315''' (three-one-five): Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is ["Wayne County"]. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a hick or backward in some way. Often used ironically. Also said as "Three-one-fiver."

Local Slang

ddm3411 — 2010-11-14T21:49:03Z

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- * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology that fails out of baby calculus	+ * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology that fails out of baby calculus

Local Slang

ddm3411 — 2010-11-14T21:48:24Z

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	+ * '''RITard''': A student of Rochester Institute of Technology that fails out of baby calculus +

Local Slang

peteb — 2010-07-09T02:48:39Z

linked mercy

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- - * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school.	+ * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending [http://www.mercyhs.com/ Our Lady of Mercy] high school.

Local Slang

MicahStupak — 2009-01-11T23:02:22Z

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- * '''Vera Bradley''': 1. A quilted handbag popular among Rochesterians, purchased from ["Park Leigh"] or other boutique shops. 2. A derogatory term[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] used to indicate that someone is a pretentious housewife or aspires to be one.	+ * '''Vera Bradley''': 1. A quilted handbag popular among Rochesterians, purchased from ["Park Leigh"] or other boutique shops. 2. A derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a pretentious housewife or aspires to be one.

Local Slang

MicahStupak — 2009-01-11T23:02:06Z

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- * '''West Side''': ["Greece"], ["Gates,"], ["Chili"], ["Spencerport"], ["Churchville"] and the north-west area of the City of Rochester are considered West Side.[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] This expression sometimes indicates only the north-west area of the city and not the surrounding suburbs. Example: "I don't go to the West Side."	+ * '''West Side''': ["Greece"], ["Gates,"], ["Chili"], ["Spencerport"], ["Churchville"] and the north-west area of the City of Rochester are considered West Side. This expression sometimes indicates only the north-west area of the city and not the surrounding suburbs. Example: "I don't go to the West Side."

Local Slang

MicahStupak — 2009-01-11T23:01:05Z

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- * '''Jewtown''': Used to refer to ["Brighton"], which has a significant population of Jewish residents and a noticeable Orthodox Jewish population, some of whom may be observed strolling[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] to and from the synagogue near ["Cobbs Hill Park"] on Friday evenings. Offensive to some, but often used affectionately by those who are Jewish themselves or have Jewish friends.	+ * '''Jewtown''': Used to refer to ["Brighton"], which has a significant population of Jewish residents and a noticeable Orthodox Jewish population, some of whom may be observed strolling to and from the synagogue near ["Cobbs Hill Park"] on Friday evenings. Offensive to some, but often used affectionately by those who are Jewish themselves or have Jewish friends.

Local Slang

eugenecain — 2008-12-23T15:24:40Z

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- * '''Tidbits''': 1. Frugal, often to the point of inviting derision. 2. Shy or demure. 3. Withholding information. As in, "He's totally tidbits. He sat in the Wegmans [[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]]parking lot for twenty minutes hoarding his Genny and ignoring the rest of us!"	+ * '''Tidbits''': 1. Frugal, often to the point of inviting derision. 2. Shy or demure. 3. Withholding information. As in, "He's totally tidbits. He sat in the Wegmans parking lot for twenty minutes hoarding his Genny and ignoring the rest of us!"

Local Slang

eugenecain — 2008-12-23T15:22:58Z

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- * '''Greecer''': Resident of ["Greece"]. A play on the slang word "greaser," which is a derogatory term used to describe Italians. The suburb of Greece has a large Italian population.	+ * '''Greecer''': Resident of ["Greece"]. A play on the slang word "greaser," which is currently used as a derogatory term to describe Italians, and archaically, gangs of young working class kids in the 50's who would grease their hair into pompadours. The suburb of Greece has a large Italian population.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T19:13:53Z

added Garbage Plate with link

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	+ + * '''["Garbage Plates" Garbage Plate]''': 1. A local concoction of various burger/hotdog joint staples, topped with a hearty meat sauce. Originated at ["Nick Tahou's"] and now widely imitated locally.[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] 2. Used to refer to something that's unsightly, but maintains inherent value. As in, "Her workshop is a complete garbage plate. Lots of useful items, but everything is so messy!"

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:43:57Z

added more detail to Wedge-mans

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- * '''Wedge-mans''': A mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].	+ * '''Wedge-mans''': An often purposeful mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:41:19Z

removed some extra punctuation

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- * '''["MacGregor's"]''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the purportedly high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former "MacGregor's" restaurant location on Gregory St, as well as the perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"	+ * '''["MacGregor's"]''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the purportedly high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former MacGregor's restaurant location on Gregory St, as well as the perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:40:53Z

changed where MacGregor's is linked on the page

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- * '''MacGregor's''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the purportedly high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former ["MacGregor's"] location on Gregory St, as well as the perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"	+ * '''["MacGregor's"]''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the purportedly high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former "MacGregor's" restaurant location on Gregory St, as well as the perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:31:05Z

made opening line more interesting

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- Rochester has some slang unique to the area.	+ Rochester has a colorful mix of local slang that is unique to the area.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:18:37Z

removed more weasel words

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- * '''Wedge-mans''': A supposedly hilariously mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].	+ * '''Wedge-mans''': A mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:16:31Z

added West Side; tried to eliminate some weasel words

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- * '''MacGregor's''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the unusually high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former ["MacGregor's"] location on Gregory St, as well as the common perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"	+ * '''MacGregor's''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the purportedly high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former ["MacGregor's"] location on Gregory St, as well as the perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!"
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	+ * '''West Side''': ["Greece"], ["Gates,"], ["Chili"], ["Spencerport"], ["Churchville"] and the north-west area of the City of Rochester are considered West Side.[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] This expression sometimes indicates only the north-west area of the city and not the surrounding suburbs. Example: "I don't go to the West Side." +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T10:00:02Z

added Greecer

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	+ + * '''Greecer''': Resident of ["Greece"]. A play on the slang word "greaser," which is a derogatory term used to describe Italians. The suburb of Greece has a large Italian population.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:48:58Z

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	+ * '''Tidbits''': 1. Frugal, often to the point of inviting derision. 2. Shy or demure. 3. Withholding information. As in, "He's totally tidbits. He sat in the Wegmans [[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]]parking lot for twenty minutes hoarding his Genny and ignoring the rest of us!" +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:43:47Z

added MacGregor's

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	+ * '''MacGregor's''': Indicates professionally reckless behavior or perceived managerial abuse of staff. Originates from the unusually high turnover rate of the wait staff at the former ["MacGregor's"] location on Gregory St, as well as the common perception that the owners closed the location because they were unwilling to work with the city to address noise complaints from residential neighbors. Used like, "I hope the new owners of ["Tap & Mallet"] don't turn MacGregor's on us!" + +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:29:30Z

changed walking to strolling

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- * '''Jewtown''': Used to refer to ["Brighton"], which has a significant population of Jewish residents and a noticeable Orthodox Jewish population, some of whom can be observed walking[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] to and from the synagogue near ["Cobbs Hill Park"] on Friday evenings. Offensive to some, but often used affectionately by those who are Jewish themselves or have Jewish friends.	+ * '''Jewtown''': Used to refer to ["Brighton"], which has a significant population of Jewish residents and a noticeable Orthodox Jewish population, some of whom may be observed strolling[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] to and from the synagogue near ["Cobbs Hill Park"] on Friday evenings. Offensive to some, but often used affectionately by those who are Jewish themselves or have Jewish friends.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:28:13Z

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- * '''Danny Wegman''': Slang term for embarking upon a cocaine binge, ideally while on a boat. As in, "Let's do it up like Danny Wegman tonight!"[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] Inspired by rumors that the owner of ["Wegmans"] may have used cocaine while on a yacht.	+ * '''Danny Wegman''': Slang term for embarking upon a cocaine binge, ideally while on a boat. As in, "I'm totally going to be all Danny Wegman tonight!"[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] Inspired by rumors that the owner of ["Wegmans"] may have used cocaine while on a yacht.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:27:11Z

added Lesbo Land

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	+ * '''Lesbo Land''': Term used to refer to the ["South Wedge"], possibly due to a larger than average demographic of lesbian homeowners. Usually used ironically or affectionately. +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:20:40Z

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	+ + * '''["Genny"]''': A nickname for local Genesee brand beer brewed by the ["High Falls Brewing Company"].

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T09:09:44Z

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	+ + * '''Jewtown''': Used to refer to ["Brighton"], which has a significant population of Jewish residents and a noticeable Orthodox Jewish population, some of whom can be observed walking[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] to and from the synagogue near ["Cobbs Hill Park"] on Friday evenings. Offensive to some, but often used affectionately by those who are Jewish themselves or have Jewish friends.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:59:57Z

grammar

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- * '''Danny Wegman''': Slang term for embarking upon a cocaine binge, ideally while on a boat. As in, "Let's do it up like Danny Wegman tonight!"[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] Inspired by rumors that the owner of ["Wegmans"] may have used cocaine while on yacht.	+ * '''Danny Wegman''': Slang term for embarking upon a cocaine binge, ideally while on a boat. As in, "Let's do it up like Danny Wegman tonight!"[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] Inspired by rumors that the owner of ["Wegmans"] may have used cocaine while on a yacht.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:59:41Z

added Danny Wegman

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	+ + * '''Danny Wegman''': Slang term for embarking upon a cocaine binge, ideally while on a boat. As in, "Let's do it up like Danny Wegman tonight!"[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] Inspired by rumors that the owner of ["Wegmans"] may have used cocaine while on yacht.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:50:01Z

spelling

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- * '''Wedge-mans''': A supposed hilariously mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].	+ * '''Wedge-mans''': A supposedly hilariously mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"].

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:47:31Z

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	+ + * '''Chimpy''': A portmanteau of "cheap" and "chintzy." Unrelated to chimps.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:37:39Z

further cleaned up Boce entry

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- * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. Originates from a misconception that ["BOCES"] students are all handicapped. 2. Any student who attends BOCES.	+ * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): A mentally handicapped person. Originates from a misconception that ["BOCES"] students are all handicapped.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:36:39Z

added more Wegmans slang; added link to Nicknames

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	+ * '''Wedge-mans''': A supposed hilariously mispronunciation of ["Wegmans"]. + + * '''Wegs''': (wehgs): A slang term for a ["Wegmans"] grocery store. +
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Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:23:53Z

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	+ * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school. +
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Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T08:23:21Z

formatted purdier; added Pittsford

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- * '''315''' (three-one-five): 1. Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is ["Wayne County"]. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a hick or backwards in some way. - Also said as "Three-one-fiver." - * '''Bo-bo''' (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual. - Usually derogatory, but sometimes used affectionately. Used sporadically in larger cities in the north-east, primarily NYC and Boston. - * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. Originates from a misconception that ["BOCES"] students are all handicapped. 2. Any student who attends BOCES.	+ * '''315''' (three-one-five): Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is ["Wayne County"]. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] that someone is a hick or backward in some way. Often used ironically. Also said as "Three-one-fiver." + + * '''Bo-bo''' (boh-boh): 1. A cheap, off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual. + + * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. Originates from a misconception that ["BOCES"] students are all handicapped. 2. Any student who attends BOCES. +
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- * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the ["Wegmans"] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by ["University of Rochester"] students, whose campus is nearby. - * '''Mercy Moos''' (muhr-SEE mooz): 1. Overweight female students attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school. - * '''White hot''' (wyt hawt): A white colored pork hotdog native to the area. See also: ["Hots"]. - * '''Wushi''' (WOO-shee): 1. ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.	+ + * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Refers to the ["Wegmans"] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by ["University of Rochester"] students, whose campus is nearby. + + * '''Pittsford''': A local euphemism for "snob." Usually used to describe a woman living in Pittsford or someone who aspires to,[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] as in, "She thinks she's all Pittsford, but her Vera Bradley is a dime store knock off!" + + * '''Mercy Moo''': An overweight female student attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school. + + * '''Vera Bradley''': 1. A quilted handbag popular among Rochesterians, purchased from ["Park Leigh"] or other boutique shops. 2. A derogatory term[[BR]][[BR]][[nbsp]] used to indicate that someone is a pretentious housewife or aspires to be one. + + * '''White Hot''': A white colored pork hotdog native to the area. See also: ["Hots"]. + + * '''Wushi''' (WOO-shee): ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-03T07:44:53Z

updated BOCES line to be less offensive

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- * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student.	+ * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. Originates from a misconception that ["BOCES"] students are all handicapped. 2. Any student who attends BOCES.

Local Slang

DaveMahon — 2008-06-02T22:01:18Z

some more links, and local pronunciations

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- * '''315''' (three-one-five): 1. Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is Wayne county. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a hick or backwards in some way.	+ * '''315''' (three-one-five): 1. Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is ["Wayne County"]. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a hick or backwards in some way.
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	+ * '''Bo-bo''' (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual. + Usually derogatory, but sometimes used affectionately. Used sporadically in larger cities in the north-east, primarily NYC and Boston. + * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student. + * '''Botard''' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above). + * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the ["Wegmans"] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by ["University of Rochester"] students, whose campus is nearby. + * '''Mercy Moos''' (muhr-SEE mooz): 1. Overweight female students attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school. + * '''White hot''' (wyt hawt): A white colored pork hotdog native to the area. See also: ["Hots"]. + * '''Wushi''' (WOO-shee): 1. ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.
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- * '''Bo-bo''' (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual. - Usually derogatory, but sometimes used affectionately. Used sporadically in larger cities in the north-east, primarily NYC and Boston. - - * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student. - - * '''Botard''' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above). - - * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the ["Wegmans"] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by ["University of Rochester"] students, whose campus is nearby. - - * '''Mercy Moos''' (muhr-SEE mooz): 1. Overweight female students attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school. - - * '''White hot''' (wyt hawt): A white colored pork hotdog native to the area. - - * '''Wushi''' (WOO-shee): 1. ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.	+ '''See Also''' + * ["Local Pronunciations"]

Local Slang

JaySweet — 2008-06-02T21:22:07Z

figuring out how to wikify in this software...

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- * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the [Wegmans] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by [University of Rochester] students, whose campus is nearby.	+ * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the ["Wegmans"] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by ["University of Rochester"] students, whose campus is nearby.

Local Slang

JaySweet — 2008-06-02T21:21:35Z

added ghetto wegs

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	+ * '''Ghetto Wegs''': Referred to the [Wegmans] located on Mt. Hope Ave before it was torn down. Used primarily by [University of Rochester] students, whose campus is nearby. +

Local Slang

JaySweet — 2008-06-02T21:14:20Z

missed an apostrophe

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- * '''Botard'' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above).	+ * '''Botard''' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above).

Local Slang

JaySweet — 2008-06-02T21:14:01Z

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	+ * '''Botard'' (BOH-tard): A portmanteau of "Boce" and "retard" (see ''Boce'' above). +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-02T06:21:54Z

added Mercy Moos; removed Charlotte after reconsideration

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- * '''Charlotte''' (shar-LOT): 1. Used to refer to ["Ontario Beach Park"], which is located in the ["Charlotte"] neighborhood of the city of Rochester.	+ * '''Mercy Moos''' (muhr-SEE mooz): 1. Overweight female students attending ["Mercy" Our Lady of Mercy] high school.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-02T06:19:07Z

added white hots

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	+ * '''White hot''' (wyt hawt): A white colored pork hotdog native to the area. +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-02T06:16:57Z

added Charlotte

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	+ * '''Charlotte''' (shar-LOT): 1. Used to refer to ["Ontario Beach Park"], which is located in the ["Charlotte"] neighborhood of the city of Rochester. +

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-02T06:13:13Z

added 315; added bold

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- * Bo-bo (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual.	+ * '''315''' (three-one-five): 1. Used to refer to someone from the 315 area code, which is Wayne county. Typically a derogatory term used to indicate that someone is a hick or backwards in some way. + Also said as "Three-one-fiver." + + * '''Bo-bo''' (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual.
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- * Boce (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student.	+ * '''Boce''' (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student.
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- * Wushi (WOO-shee): ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.	+ * '''Wushi''' (WOO-shee): 1. ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.

Local Slang

MariahBetz — 2008-06-02T06:08:04Z

Added bo-bo, boce, and wushi

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	+ Rochester has some slang unique to the area. + + * Bo-bo (boh-boh): 1. A cheap off-brand pair of sneakers from a discount store. 2. A mentally handicapped or disabled person. 3. A silly, awkward or naive individual. + Usually derogatory, but sometimes used affectionately. Used sporadically in larger cities in the north-east, primarily NYC and Boston. + + * Boce (boh-SEE): 1. A mentally handicapped person. 2. One who attends ["BOCES"]. Sometimes derogatory, but often used accurately to describe a BOCES student. + + * Wushi (WOO-shee): ["Wegmans"] sushi. Usually pre-packaged take home sushi, but can be prepared to order by their sushi chefs.