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(9,996 posts)716: the area code used most frequently in Buffalo. Frequently used numbers appear on windshields of vehicles or mentioned on the radio stations or television
The 33, 190, 290, 990. Major roads to travel. There's more numbers for major roads here in Buffalo, I only named a few
Crick: If its a small body of water, like a stream, Buffalonians will likely call it a crick. Thats just their way of pronouncing the word creek. This is real and happens frequently. I also ask, "Are you saying creek?" to clarify
I'm dead: something so funny, you literally cry from laughing so hard
Buff City: Nickname for Buffalo, NY
Nickel City: Another Nickname for Buffalo, NY
Queen City: Another nickname for Buffalo, NY
The Ralph: Ralph Wilson Stadium. I have no clue what the born Buffalonians will refer to it once the new stadium is built
Bills Mafia: The most devot Bills fans that purposely fall on tables to break them in the spirit of games. I don't know why. I'm not a football fan. I don't care if the Bills Mafia purposely break their own necks just as long as they stay out of my lane