"Socal" meaning in English

See Socal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈsoʊ.kæl/ Forms: So-cal [alternative], SoCal [alternative], Southern California [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Socal
  1. Syllabic abbreviation of Southern California.
    Sense id: en-Socal-en-name-JoAEypJ3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 76 24 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 78 22
  2. (informal) The South Coast region of California. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-Socal-en-name-W5RbHs1q

Alternative forms

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