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"Skeeve," "Mommadella" and Other Staten-Island-isms You've Probably Never Heard

Posted: Fri 01/11/2013 11:12 AM

Did you know that the borough of Staten Island has its own unique vernacular? To help give us a primer on how one might translate their inimitable terms and phrases, here are some fun facts about Staten Island itself, and a list of Staten Island-isms that natives Elura and Michele helped put together!

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