Charlottesville Slang

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Charlottesville slang is dominated by slang terms and phrases that originated at and refer to the University of Virginia (UVA) (McCormick Road, 434-924-0311). Student-speak has caught on, and many of the following common colloquialisms can be heard throughout the city as well as in the classroom. Here is a brief rundown of the local lingo in Charlottesville, Virginia.