Wallear: (Wah LEE ah) To have an uncontrollable jones for something. Natives and scholars to contribute words, phrases, and corrections. For all you Sopranos fans, we've thrown in a few Paulie Terms that are strictly ethnic, such as Sicilianisms or Yiddishisms, unless theyĪre generally used among different groups within Brooklyn.but lately we tossed that rule out the window too. For no particular reason, the list is in completely random order, so keep scrolling down to find your favorites.
Slang words or expressions that have originated in, or are associated with the greatĪnd colorful borough of Brooklyn, NY. Brooklynisms Collected by Jim Lampos and Michaelle PearsonĬollecting Brooklynisms is an ongoing project for Michaelle and me.