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Manhattanese (iou)



Manhattanese noun & adjective. E19.
[from Manhattan (see below) + -ESE.]
A. noun. Pl. same.
A native or inhabitant of Manhattan, (the borough including) the island on which the older part of New York City is built, or (loosely) New York City. E19.
The English dialect of Manhattan or New York City. E20.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Manhattan or New York City. M19.