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southie
What does southie mean?
South Boston, the historically Irish-American neighborhood across the channel from downtown. Also used for a person from there. Heavy cultural weight thanks to Whitey Bulger lore, Good Will Hunting, and Ben Affleck's entire filmography.
"He grew up in Southie before it got all condos and oat-milk lattes."
Origin
Standard Boston-area '-ie' diminutive applied to 'South' (Boston), in colloquial use since at least the mid-20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does "southie" mean?
It refers to South Boston, or to someone who's from that neighbourhood.
How do you use "southie" in a sentence?
"He's a southie, born and raised."
Where is Southie?
Southie is the local nickname for South Boston, a neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
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