Detroit slang GPS: “What up doe, we headed to Eastern Market.”

Hear the Detroit pack

That's Tre. Any of the 7 voices can talk Detroit.

What the Detroit pack says

Lines from the Detroit pack. On a real trip, turn lines also say the street, like the sample above.

• Police heads-up“They say police posted. Keep it easy, doe.”
• Wreck ahead“Dog, wreck up ahead. Want a detour?”
• Arrival“We here, dog. Be safe.”
• Arrival“Made it, bruh.”
• Arrival“Arrived. What up doe — go 'head.”
• Food roast“Dog, Coney again? Let's go.”(laughs)
• Food roast“You just ate, bruh. Bet.”(laughs)
• Food roast“Hungry again, doe? Aight.”(laughs)
• Gas roast“Dog, you broke. More than $5.”(laughs)
• Gas roast“Tank on E, bruh.”(laughs)

Detroit slang, explained

what up doe

what's up

dog

friend

bruh

bro (also mild exasperation)

Michigan left

pass the street, U-turn at the median crossover, then turn right

Streets and spots you'll hear

From the Detroit sample and the pack's lines:

• Woodward Avenue
• Eastern Market

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