Cali
kal-eenoun, abbreviation
SlangDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
Definition
Short for California.
In simple English: A short name for California.
Short for California.
Examples
He moved out to Cali after graduation.
Cali weather is hard to beat.
Usage notes
Used far more by outsiders and in rap lyrics than by locals in everyday speech. Many Californians, especially in the Bay Area, actively dislike it — a reliable tell that someone is not from here.
At a glance
- Track
- Slang
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun, abbreviation