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== Pronunciation== | == Pronunciation== | ||
[ðə biː keɪ laʊnʤ] | [thə bee kay ‘lownj] | ||
IPA: [ðə biː keɪ laʊnʤ] | |||
== Part of Speech == | == Part of Speech == | ||
Revision as of 18:27, 7 June 2021
Other Forms
BK Lounge
Burger King
BK
B.K.
Pronunciation
[thə bee kay ‘lownj]
IPA: [ðə biː keɪ laʊnʤ]
Part of Speech
Noun.
Definition
A nickname for the Burger King that was located at 1740 Orrington Ave., which was frequented by many students from 1976 to its closing in 2020.
Example Sentence
Can we stop by BK Lounge after this party? I need fries.
Why It's Wild
The nickname "BK Lounge" was used by as early as the 1970s by students, who were the primary customers at this 24-hour eatery. As one of the few late-night food options in Evanston, Burger King is remembered for its subpar yet necessary food and atmosphere. Northwestern Alum and talkshow host Stephen Colbert referenced BK Lounge in a video made for Dance Marathon, which can be found on Facebook.
