CaliSlang

San Jo

san hohnoun
PlacesNorCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

San Jose, said the way locals actually say it — two syllables, not the full Spanish name.

In simple English: A local nickname for San Jose.

Examples

  • She’s down in San Jo this week.

  • San Jo to the City is a long BART ride if you catch it wrong.

Usage notes

Common in the South Bay. Outsiders usually say the full “San Jose.”

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Track
Places
Region
NorCal
Part of speech
noun

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