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it's brick
What does it's brick mean?
It's freezing. The kind of cold that hits like a wall. Born in NYC and spread up through Boston and the Northeast via hip-hop — Cam'ron and the Dipset crew are usually credited with putting it on the map. Now standard cold-weather shorthand for anyone east of the Mississippi.
"Nah I'm not walking to the train, it's brick out."
Frequently asked questions
What does "it's brick" mean?
It means it's bitterly, painfully cold outside.
How do you use "it's brick" in a sentence?
"Grab a proper coat, it's brick out there today."
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