downtown

"Downtown" is slang in NYC and elsewhere for heroin, as opposed to "uptown," which is crack or cocaine. This distinction is usually only necessary when the dealer happens to sell both heroin and crack or cocaine.

(Dealer's cell phone rings)
Dealer: Yeah, who's this?
Buyer: It's _______.
Dealer: What do you need?
Buyer: I need 2 downtown and 3 uptown.
Dealer: Go to 20th between Broadway and Fifth in 10 minutes.

by barbarypirate June 21, 2009

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Downtown Jayl

A band of 3 people that sing punk rock, ballads and just random songs. They met online and have a really interesting history.

"what band are you rocking out to?"
"Downtown Jayl!"

by Laurellz! w/ no help from JENCO. March 7, 2005

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downtown

Slang for shooting and succeeding a shot at a basket well beyond the three-point line in basketball (usu. from the center of court or further).

Commentator- "Wow! Mickael Pietrus from downtown! That'll give Golden State another three!"

by Smkngmgc August 29, 2005

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Downtown Abbey

When people mistakenly refer to the British drama series "Downton Abbey" as "Downtown Abbey". These are usually people who have never watched the series but want to have something to talk about to their smart/posh friends who like that kind of stuff, often in a bid to "fit in" or be perceived as normal in a certain environment. Easy giveaway when they claim to be an avid fan of it, yet can't even say it properly. Completely unaware of their mistake yet nobody mentions this to them as it becomes an inside joke whenever they say it.

Person A: hey everyone, did you watch the last episode of Downtown Abbey? I loved their portrayal of the Elizabethan era!
Person B: *whispers to Person C* now we know this guy is not really a fan of the show. Plus it's actually set in the Victorian era.

Person C: I know right! Let's just play along though, for fun.

by RealTalk97 January 14, 2017

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