Street
a-town
What does a-town mean?
Atlanta, said with chest. Codified in the early 2000s via Ying Yang Twins' 'Salt Shaker' ('A-Town!') and a thousand crunk hooks. Slightly older school than 'the A,' but still in heavy rotation.
"Touched down in A-Town, the city ain't change."
Origin
Popularised in late-'90s/early-'00s ATL hip-hop and crunk; Ying Yang Twins, Bone Crusher, Lil Jon era cemented it nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What does A-Town mean?
It's an insider nickname for Atlanta.
How do you use A-Town in a sentence?
Someone might say 'Repping A-Town,' meaning they're from or representing Atlanta.
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