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Definitions by Shay McC.

knickerbocker 

Old nic-name for a New Yorker. Comes from the days when it was New Amsterdam and the ruling Dutch wore knickers for pants. Since these were so commonly seen on the streets there, the name was then applied to the residents. Source of New York Knicks basketball team name as well.
She comes from three generations of Knickerbockers.
knickerbocker by Shay McC. May 17, 2005

Copacabana 

Famed night club in Manhattan. Shortened to Copa often.
I'm going with a couple friends to the Copa tonight.
Copacabana by Shay McC. May 16, 2005