How do New Yorkers say forget about it?

Fuhgeddaboudit, an eye dialect spelling of "forget about it," may refer to: Fuhgeddaboudit, a stereotypical phrase from New York City English, included in a list of Italian-American Mafia terminology.
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What is forget about it in slang?

Nonstandard. contraction of forget about it (used especially to emphasize improbability, and often used as an interjection): If you think you're getting more money, fuggedaboutit!
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What are phrases New Yorkers say?

  • New Yorkers use "cray-ahns" to color. ...
  • It's pronounced "sear-up" ...
  • If you pronounce the words "merry," "marry," and "Mary" in three different ways, you're likely from New York. ...
  • New Yorkers will have "caw-fee" in the morning. ...
  • Water is pronounced "waw-tuh" ...
  • New Yorkers will ask for a piece of "chaw-clet"
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What is a New Jersey Fugget about it?

The dictionary defines Fuhgeddaboudit as: In representations of regional speech (associated especially with New York and New Jersey): 'forget about it', used to indicate that a suggested scenario is unlikely or undesirable. But as Depp's character in Donnie Brasco explained, “sometimes it just means 'forget about it.”
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What does forget about it mean Donnie Brasco?

forget about it (often pronounced "fuggedaboutit"): An exclamation; as the title character explains in Donnie Brasco: "Forget about it" is, like, if you agree with someone, you know, like "Raquel Welch is one great piece of ass. Forget about it!" But then, if you disagree, like "A Lincoln is better than a Cadillac?
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What accent is forget about it?

If you had a thick a Brooklyn accent, this is how you would say "forget about it!" This catch phrase is a common saying that can mean anything from "don't worry about it" to "of course!" It's so iconic that it has even made an appearance on the road sign as you exit Brooklyn.
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Who made the phrase forget about it famous?

'Fuhgeddaboudit' seems to have become a pop cultural meme around the time of the 1997 film Donnie Brasco. Here's a quote from Johnny Depp's character on the phrase's meaning in mafia culture: 'Forget about it' is like if you agree with someone, you know, like Raquel Welch is one great piece of ass, 'forget about it.
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What is New York known for?

New York is known for its towering skyscrapers, famous districts, and endless energy. From baseball and pizzas to Times Square and yellow cabs, there's a lot to explore in the Big Apple. Amongst the metropolitan boroughs, New York is also famous for its nature including Thousand Island and Finger Lake regions.
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What was New Jersey original name?

It was called New Netherlands. Small trading colonies sprang up where the present towns of Hoboken and Jersey City are located. The Dutch, Swedes, and Finns were the first European settlers in New Jersey.
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What is NJ known as?

Abraham Browning of Camden is given credit for giving New Jersey the nickname the Garden State.
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How do New Yorkers say cool?

18. Tight. When New Yorkers say “tight”, they're usually talking about something they think is cool. It is also used to mean that someone is upset about something.
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What is the most thing to say in New York?

The Most 'New York' Things New Yorkers Say
  • “It's the Brooklyn of the Midwest.” Or the Brooklyn of San Francisco. ...
  • “Thanks, MTA.” ...
  • “Ooohh... it's in Manhattan? ...
  • “Ooohh... it's in Queens? ...
  • “That's not REAL Brooklyn.”
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What's another way to say forget about it?

Some common synonyms of forget are disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, and slight. While all these words mean "to pass over without giving due attention," forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind.
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How do you say forget it in a nice way?

  1. it's nothing.
  2. my pleasure.
  3. no problem.
  4. not at all.
  5. no worries.
  6. you are welcome.
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What is ITD slang?

contraction of it would.
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What was the United States called before 1776?

On September 9, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted a new name for what had been called the "United Colonies.” The moniker United States of America has remained since then as a symbol of freedom and independence.
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What is the oldest thing in New Jersey?

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The oldest thing in New Jersey is the Nothnagle Log House in Gibbstown, New Jersey. It was constructed between 1638 – 1643.
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Why is Newark called that?

Puritans migrating from Connecticut founded Newark in 1666 on land purchased from Delaware Indians. The settlement, first named Pesayak Towne and later New Milford, was probably renamed for the home of the Reverend Abraham Pierson, who went there from Newark-on-Trent, England.
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What is unique in New York?

Most Unique Things You Can Only Find in NYC
  • Central Park. Many cities around the world have beautiful parks, but only NYC has Central Park. ...
  • Statue of Liberty. ...
  • Ellis Island. ...
  • Tenement Museum. ...
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ...
  • High Line. ...
  • The Great White Way – Broadway.
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What is the most famous food in New York?

1. Pizza
  • NYC background: Pizza can be traced back to Naples, Italy, but the distinctly American version we know and love was born in New York City. ...
  • Signature properties: Let's define a slice as a plain slice, which is what everyone else outside NYC calls a “cheese slice”: no toppings; just crust, sauce and cheese.
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What makes NYC so special?

There's no other city on the planet with an energy that can compete with New York. The fast pace, the buzzing traffic, the hustle and bustle of the people, the 24-hour life, and the creative spirit make NYC one of the most vibrant places in the world.
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How does an Italian say forget about it?

"let's forget about it!" in Italian

come non detto!
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In what movie do they say forget about it?

Johnny Depp makes a joke about Raquel Welch in Donnie Brasco (1997) while explaining the phrase "forget about it". This movie of the same name featured Raquel Welch.
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How many times do they say forget about it in Donnie Brasco?

"Fuhgedaboudit" (or "forget about it") is used 28 times in the DVD version.
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