east-sider

noun

east-sid·​er

ˈēs(t)¦sīdə(r)

often capitalized E&S

: a native or resident of the East Side of Manhattan

Word History

Etymology

East Side, the eastern part of Manhattan borough, New York City + English -er

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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