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standard

New York slang
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Meaning & Definition

Typical, expected, or basic; normal street routine/behavior

Example Usage
« Train delayed 20 minutes on a Monday morning? That's just standard. »
The subway train was delayed 20 minutes on Monday? That's completely typical and expected.
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