Street
on da wes' bank
What does on da wes' bank mean?
Refers to everything across the Mississippi from the main bulk of New Orleans — Algiers, Gretna, Marrero, Harvey, Belle Chasse, the whole strip. Confusing on a map, because the river bends so hard around the city that 'the West Bank' is actually due south or even east of downtown at points. The yat-flavoured pronunciation 'on da Wes' Bank' (dropped R, swallowed T) is the giveaway you're talking to a local.
"My cousin stays on da Wes' Bank — twenty minutes over the bridge if there's no wreck."
Frequently asked questions
What does "On da Wes' Bank" mean?
It refers to the area across the Mississippi from New Orleans proper — Algiers, Gretna, Marrero, and Harvey.
How do you use "On da Wes' Bank" in a sentence?
"He grew up on da Wes' Bank, over in Algiers."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
