The language of 47th Street

[boerumbiddy]

This article in Sunday's New York Times has a lot of information about the slang and customs of the Diamond District. I would differ with a couple of translations; I think a Faynshmeker is a "fine taster," not a "fine sniffer." You will see some familiar names in the credits at the end.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/magazine/the-secret-slang-of-the-diamond-district.html?action=click&contentCollection=Magazine&module=RelatedCoverage&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

 

[tyty333]

Fun and interesting read. Love all the slang (actually I'm not sure if it would be considered slang)!

 

[bbziggy]

Loved reading this article! Thanks! Was just there last week.