What it means
Means it’s absolutely freezing, the kind of cold that punches you in the face and turns your fingers into useless little sticks. Usually said as it’s brick or brick out. Proper NYC winter talk, especially when the wind’s doing the most. If someone warns you it’s brick, trust them and layer up, because you will regret it fast.
Usage examples
"I stepped out to grab a bacon, egg and cheese and turned right back, it’s brick out, deadass. Throw on the puffer and meet me by the bodega."
"Wrap up warm, it's brick out there this morning, proper bites your face."
"The heating's broken and the flat's gone brick, I'm typing this in my coat."
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