Detroit Phrases
This is another nickname given to the city that references the booming automobile trade that once existed in the city.
What is the "Motor City"
The name of the island located on the outskirt of Detroit. This has the same name of a Disney princess.
What is "Belle Isle"
This street name was named after the first mayor of Detroit
What is "John R Rd"
This artists originated from Detroit and is also known by his nickname "Sean Don"
What is "Big Sean"
A museum with the nickname "Hitsville U.S.A." that was purchased and created by Berry Gordy.
What is the "Motown Museum"
A way of accepting and offer or having something planned. This is usually on something but not literally.
what is "It's on the floor"
A gas station joint with a fast food restaurant that is infamous for several murders having taken place there. This is located on Joy rd. exit 9 from the Southfield freeway.
An area that has done remodeling in the past few years and was once known as the "Avenue of fashion". This road is extended north to 8 mile road and south to grand river avenue.
What is "Livernois Ave or Rd"
He stared in a movie inspired by his life and the road 8 mile located in Detroit. He is also known for being the real him.
What is "Eminem aka slim shady"
This is a well known Arena with a name that is connected to the fast food chain with the catchphrase "Pizza! Pizza!"
What is the "Little Caesars Arena"
A greeting used to say "Hello, how are you?"
What is "What up doe"
This area is best referenced in Detroit as the "better mile" if you are from that area.
What is "Seven Mile"
This road way in downtown Detroit is sometimes referred to as Detroit's Main street.
What is "Woodward Ave"
This artist is best known for his song intros asking, "Are you in the mafia?"
What is "Damedot"
This monument is a memorial dedicated to a famous boxer located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue.
What is the "Monument to Joe Louis/ The Fist"
When a person says this, they are usually disappointed by something or expressing how shocked they are about a situation. One of the highest forms of disappointment.
What is "I'm Sick"
This is a Coney island located downtown Detroit directly on Woodward.
What is "Detroit One Coney Island"
This street has the same name as a well known high school located in Detroit. This street also runs through campus.
This artist is best known for his unique style of rapping that can get any party hype. In one of his songs he tells us that he will "F*** the party up with his dance moves".
What is "Sada Baby"
What is "Greektown"
A Detroit term of endearment that is used without gender restriction or romantic relation. Usually used as a filler or name replacement.
What is "My Baby"
The tallest building in downtown Detroit
What is the "Renaissance Center"
What is the "Dequindre Cut"
A well known female rapper from Detroit that is not afraid to let someone know to run her her money and to ice her out.
What is "Kash Doll"
This theatre was built in 1928 and is known for it's opulent details. Many concerts and shows are held at this beautiful building that is located on Woodward Ave.
What is the "Fox Theatre"