Meaning of Filthadelphia | Babel Free

Definitions

Philadelphia, depicting the city as a filthy place.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“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.”

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