DeAndre's definitions

cardboard box

the house of a homeless person

"Where d'you live...in a 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."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

cut

In Pittsburgh: a slice of pizza

"Can I have a cut with extra cheese?"

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."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005

gumband

a loop of thin rubber that is wrapped around objects to hold them together. Pittsburghese

"I have gumbands on my wrist to represent tha struggle."

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?"

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."

by DeAndre December 28, 2005