Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

filthadelphia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: filthadel-phia
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Philadelphia, depicting the city as a filthy place.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"On the East Coast, Ed Rendell made his early mark as mayor of "Filthadelphia" by literally scrubbing city hall, while quality-of-life issues shaped not only the 1993 mayoral races in Boston and New York but many local elections."
"We love this city. Please visit soon and please go to South Philly and tell those folks they're scum. Tell us how you make out."
"About seven o'clock that evening, Angelo approached the corner of Camac St. and Oregon Ave. in beautiful south “Filthadelphia.” As He inched up the broken concrete stairs, the putrid smell of garlic and broccoli rabe wafted through the screen door of the small row home and punched Him in the nose."

Etymology

Blend of filth + Philadelphia.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

Apelanta Chimpcago Chiraq Detoilet Ookland

Questions

What does filthadelphia mean?: Philadelphia, depicting the city as a filthy place.
Where does filthadelphia come from?: Blend of filth + Philadelphia.

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