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"Jawn" is a Philly phrase, been around forever, very similar in usage to "da kine" in Hawaii

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5 minutes ago, The Poojer said:

"Jawn" is a Philly phrase, been around forever, very similar in usage to "da kine" in Hawaii

In Pittsburgh, it means your name is John.

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probably, but Philly does that jawn better, point still remains, it's not a gen z or millennial phrase

 

13 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

It's a corruption of the NYC word "joint"

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Facts: I agree with what you just said; a confirming question; may be used as a question or statement of fact

 

 

Not just for Z's

 

 

 

 

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11 minutes ago, The Poojer said:

probably, but Philly does that jawn better, point still remains, it's not a gen z or millennial phrase

 

 

During CF Gameday once when it was at Ped State some kid had a sign that said "Jawn 3:16," I was rolling :lol: 

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18 hours ago, The Poojer said:

"Jawn" is a Philly phrase, been around forever, very similar in usage to "da kine" in Hawaii

I don’t know if it’s regional, but I’ve heard the term, “loud” used as well. 

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21 hours ago, The Poojer said:

"Jawn" is a Philly phrase, been around forever, very similar in usage to "da kine" in Hawaii

I gotta pair of Dakine gloves.  Is that where that comes from?

 

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