New Yorkese

[ yawr-keez, -kees ]

noun

1. the speech thought to be characteristic of a person from New York City, as in pronunciation or vocabulary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New Yorkese¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; New York + -ese

Example Sentences

He spoke in German and she answered in New-Yorkese, while her nimble fingers wrestled with the task of back-buttoning her apron.

From Project Gutenberg

Others were flocking from every direction, the group forming with a suddenness truly New Yorkese.

From Project Gutenberg

His voice had a soft sweet note in it, not at all like the sharp staccato of Hydeman's crisp business New Yorkese.

From Project Gutenberg