New York City AAVE slang for a notably large, shapely backside. Used primarily as a noun but also adjectivally in some contexts. The term carries an appreciative connotation in many uses — praising someone's physical figure — though like much body-focused slang, context and delivery determine whether it reads as complimentary or objectifying. Most prevalent in NYC street culture and hip-hop influenced social media, particularly in the 2010s–2020s.
She walked in and everybody in the room noticed — girl has got a jatty for real.
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New York City AAVE slang for a large, prominent butt. Used appreciatively in most contexts — a jatty is something complimented rather than mocked in this usage. Common in NYC street slang, hip-hop references, and social media discussions of physical attractiveness. The term has remained relatively local to New York rather than spreading widely into broader American slang. The term's geographic specificity to New York reflects the city's long tradition of generating slang that stays local even as some of it eventually spreads nationally.
Half the comments on her post were just people saying she had a jatty.
"jatty" means new york city aave slang for a large, prominent butt. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"jatty" is informal English meaning new york city aave slang for a large, prominent butt. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "new york city aave slang for a large" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "jatty" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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(New York City, AAVE) A large butt.
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