Definitions by DeAndre

cardboard box 

the house of a homeless person

"Where d'you live...in a cardboard box?"

cardboard box by DeAndre December 28, 2005

The Point

The confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers to form the Ohio River. Located in Pittsburgh, PA. Also, the location of Point State Park.

"Let's all hang out at The Point after school."

The Point by DeAndre December 28, 2005

cut 

In Pittsburgh: a slice of pizza

"Can I have a cut with extra cheese?"

cut by DeAndre December 28, 2005

flip flop 

a backless foam-rubber sandal with a V-shaped strap secured between the toes and at the sides of the foot

"Many people wear flip flops at the beach."

flip flop by DeAndre December 28, 2005

jimmies 

small pieces of colored sugar or candy that are scattered over the surface of ice cream, cakes, or cookies as a decoration. Pittsburghese

"Can i have jimmies on my cupcake ma?"

jimmies by DeAndre December 28, 2005

pop 

"soda" ; a flavored and carbonated drink, served cold. Pittsburghese

"It's so hot, need to buy a cold pop."

pop by DeAndre December 28, 2005

zapper 

a handheld device used to operate a television set or other electronic device from a distance. Pittsburghese

"Hand me the zapper so I can change the channel."

zapper by DeAndre December 28, 2005