"New Yawk" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Noo Yawk [alternative], Nu Yawk [alternative], N'Yawk [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=New Yawk}} New Yawk
  1. Pronunciation spelling of New York, representing New York City English. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: New York, representing New York City English
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