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Cali term that stands for "Northern California."
Yo, where you from, cuz?

NORCAL.
NORCAL by Joshiro007 February 19, 2003
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Norcross 

The Norcross Struggle exists within the city limits and denotes a meaning that stems from the Norcrossonians that run this town: Shit's rough. The Forum is the hang-out spot for the middle-school aged kids, and as time passes and kids begin to own their own cars, the location moves across the skreet to the QT. During the summer common activities consist of grape swishers, chillin at the river, house parties, and filling up QT drinks with stank drank and riding MARTA to the Braves games.
- norcross:
- you gunna be in ____ this summer?
- nah man, i'm back in da cross

- what are you getting into today?
- bout to burn and float the Hooch
- chirp
Norcross by strugglin June 20, 2011

norcross 

City in the western part of Gwinnett County, Georgia with a very diverse population. The wealthier and more upscale area is Peachtree Corners, where many neighborhoods with nice houses can be found. This area is known for a shopping center called the Forum, a string of restaurants and stores that make for a truly unique shopping experience. There are four high schools in the city, two private, one public, and one technical school. Norcross may be referred to as Da Cross, and Norcross High has been known for being a basketball powerhouse.
-Do you wanna go to the movies or the bowling alley tonight?

- Let's just meet at Ingles.
norcross by NS January 6, 2005

norcrossed 

Lowering work productivity and quality standards to conform with those you work with....

(disinclined to work or exertion;)
(lacking exceptional quality or ability)
(a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality;
I used put in a hard days work ! Before I was Norcrossed..
norcrossed by Imalazybugger August 11, 2010

NorCal scowl 

The NorCal scowl is an angry, bad tempered expression worn on the faces of many people who reside in Northern California. Many Northern Californians are known to wear a scowl as their primary expression which is why this particular scowl gets it own name complete with a geographic reference. The reason why Northern Californians wear the scowl is debatable. Some believe it is due to arrogance while others describe it as a defense mechanism or perhaps as an expression of anger over the high cost of living and bad traffic conditions that are especially prevalent in the Bay Area.
"I went out sailing on the Bay this weekend but when I waved to passing boaters all they gave me was the NorCal scowl."

"I was going to ask her to dance but she gave me the NorCal scowl so I went right back and sat down."

"My band played the Hemlock last night but I couldn't tell if the audience liked us or not because they all had the NorCal scowl."
NorCal scowl by Saleemus March 25, 2013
Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility
Basically where anyone who lives in Hood River, Wasco or Sheridan counties in Oregon will end up if they stay in the area for more than two weeks. Cuz otherwise you'll wind up becoming a shit-smoking two-weaker and find your pasty-white, oregonian ass in one of their anything-but-state-of-the-art holding cells sporting a poorly-fitting orange jumpsuit and crocs. But if you're reading this you likely have already "booked" a night with them or know someone who has.

Located in The (dirty) Dalles, Oregon. This correctional facility excels in creating very loyal guests - as over 90% of their tenants enjoy their stay with NORCOR so much they come back time and again. Privately owned by the 3 counties judges, it's no surprise this jail is always fully booked with over 112 inmates being held at any given time. But when it comes to actually correcting anything in the area, NORCOR does the exact opposite.
The Local Government: "You can't truly appreciate the Columbia River Gorge without booking a night at NORCOR - the local county jail! experience our unbeatable $27 a night rates, fully unfurnished, confining, windowless "suites" complete with luxurious single granite slabs and stylish, what-might-pass-as mattresses. You'll love our complimentary room service and extensive menu of what-might-pass-as-food and something that looks like water. Our staff of officers will ignore all of your needs, deny your basic rights and do all they can to reinforce your lack of self-worth. During your stay at NORCOR you can kick-back and relax while shitting in front of random strangers, enjoy the soothing sounds of the mentally ill screaming til dawn, and make great new friends who can help you cope with your incarceration on the outside with more of the shit that got you booked here in the first place! We'll even follow up with you for years to come and fail to provide any means of getting you back on your feet enough to pay your bill. We provide everything you need to turn your normal, manageable life into a spiraling vortex of mental illness, financial insecurity, drug use, unemployment and repeat offenses just to keep this corrupt town's government happily funded and you in our system.

NORCOR - we'll leave the light on for you....all night long.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

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murderhobo 

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Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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