Ghettos, the

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(1) n.  Derogatory term for the Meadows, or the apartments on Hillside Drive. Ex. - "Are the Meadows as horrendous as everyone says?" "You mean The Ghettos? Yes, they are horrible."Results: 30% of those surveyed knew this word but 75% of these people did learn this word at Geneseo. Source: Dictionary of Geneseo English, Spring 199916% of those surveyed knew this word in 2006 and of those who recognized the word, 100% believe it to be specific to Geneseo in the context given.(Kocher, C. Adam 2006)32% of students surveyed knew this word, and 50% of these students had learned the word at Geneseo. This word is still in use among Geneseo students and is original to the Geneseo campus, although it is not as widely used as other slang words.(Klein, E-H, 2008)As of 2012, 22% of students surveyed know this word and 69% believe it to be of local origin.(Fischer, G-M, 2012)As of 2022, 8.3% of Geneseo students know this definition; 0% believe it is Geneseo specific.(A. Brooks, G-M, 2022)

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A survey of non-Geneseo students indicated that this term is in common use amongst other school communities and is likely connected to the rise of Hip-Hop culture amongst students. (S. Fischer, November 20, 2012)

Posted by saf7 at Nov 20, 2012 17:09

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