Definition of 909

909

noun - uncountable

• 909 is a derogatory reference to the California Inland Empire, taken from its area code. It generally means "far away and not worth going to." It has been popularized in slang by the radio deejays Kevin and Bean, who constantly dis on the 909 and all its residents as unsavory.

  Dude, Ian lives out in the nine-oh-nine. I'm not going to BFE for some lame party.

  Last edited on Nov 26 2010. Submitted by Nicole from Huntington Beach, CA, USA on Mar 05 2003.

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