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Why Do Philadelphians Say Jawn? [Solved]

Jawn is believed to be derived from the word “joint”. Historically, the city’s Black population migrated to the northern part of the city from Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, bringing with them a Southern dialect that relied on words such as ‘joint’.

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Kur Defines Philly Lingo: “Jawn”

Parental Advisory: Explicit Content * Philly rapper, Kur, sits down with DJ Smallz and defines a hometown phrase.