General
the dot
What does the dot mean?
Insider shorthand for Dorchester, Boston's biggest neighborhood. If you're from there, you don't say Dorchester — you say the Dot. Wearing it on your chest is a whole identity, hence the 'OFD' (Originally From Dorchester) tags you'll see on hoodies and bumper stickers all over Eastie and the South Shore.
"He's Dot rat through and through — born and raised in the Dot, never moving."
Origin
Clipping of Dorchester, popularised by locals and the 'OFD' (Originally From Dorchester) merch movement.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the Dot" refer to?
It's what locals call Dorchester, the sprawling Boston neighborhood.
How do you use "the Dot" in a sentence?
"I grew up in the Dot, born and raised."
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