- “What part of California are you from?” “Oh, I’m from Norcal”. -icebreaker conversation; Aug 2013
Norcal
noun; blending and clipping
Blend of the words “northern” + “California”, indicating the northern region of California, contrasted with “socal” meaning southern California. Used in spoken slang to indicate place of origin/residency, often with an air of pride and/or superiority in comparison to people from southern California.
Etymology : Blend of northern + California
Source : icebreaker conversation with peer; Aug 2013
Last modified: 25 November 2013