Street
podna
What does podna mean?
Partner. The default friendly way to address a man you don't know in New Orleans — neutral, not aggressive, not buddy-buddy. Works for the guy ahead of you in line, the dude who just cut you off, the bartender.
"Ay podna, you droppin' this twenty?"
Origin
Local pronunciation of 'partner,' with the 'ar' flattened and the 'r' dropped. Used the way 'man' or 'bruh' is used elsewhere — to address a stranger without escalating anything.
Frequently asked questions
What does podna mean?
Podna is a New Orleans version of 'partner', used as a friendly way to address a man you don't know. It's a noun.
How do you use podna in a sentence?
"Ay podna, you know how to get to the Quarter from here?"
Where does podna come from?
It's a New Orleans pronunciation of 'partner', used casually the way 'buddy' or 'pal' is elsewhere.
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