proper noun
General Slang
the 415
thuh FOUR-fif-TEEN · proper noun · informal
San Francisco, by its original area code.
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San Francisco, referenced by its iconic 415 area code, treated as a marker of true-local identity.
“That's a real 415 attitude right there.”
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the 415 In A Sentence
That's a real 415 attitude right there.
Origin & Usage
From San Francisco's 415 area code, one of California's three original 1947 codes.
Variants
415
People Also Ask
What does 'the 415' mean?
It's a nickname for San Francisco, taken from its 415 telephone area code. Calling yourself '415' signals you're a genuine local.
Where does the 415 come from?
The 415 was one of California's three original area codes established in 1947, and it long covered San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.
How do you use 'the 415' in a sentence?
It's used as shorthand for the city or its attitude, as in 'That's a real 415 attitude right there.'
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