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Episode 181: Our Hamptons with Irwin Levy and Esperanza Leon

The Long Island History Project

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Exploring the Unique Vocabulary of the Hamptons

Discover the intriguing language of the Springs area in East Hampton known as 'bonkers'. Learn about the origins of this dialect in English from Kent and listen to the hosts share colorful phrases and expressions used by the bonkers community.

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