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bodega

[boh-dey-guh, baw-the-gah] / boʊˈdeɪ gə, bɔˈðɛ gɑ /




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Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pushing to enshrine legal rights for the little store helpers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The backstage of the auditorium, dubbed the bodega, has been turned into a well-stocked pantry for families who are too afraid to leave their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Waymo also sparked a media frenzy when one of its cars accidentally killed a beloved bodega cat in San Francisco, which was reignited when a robotaxi ran over a small dog some weeks later.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Seeing him outside King of Falafel, surrounded by all that celebration—I remember him going inside a bodega to sing karaoke.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2025

“What’s up, girl? I saw Beatrrrrriz at the bodega tonight.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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