General
eastie
What does eastie mean?
East Boston, the harbor-side neighborhood that's home to Logan Airport. Historically Italian-American, now heavily Latino. Same diminutive pattern as Southie.
"We're grabbing dinner at that new spot in Eastie, by the waterfront."
Origin
Standard Boston '-ie' diminutive applied to East (Boston).
Frequently asked questions
What does eastie mean in Boston?
Eastie is the local nickname for East Boston, the neighborhood across the harbor.
How do you use eastie in a sentence?
"We grabbed dinner over in Eastie before the flight."
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