The structure is a clipped shortening of "opponent" or "opposition," reducing the word to just its first three letters for faster, grittier communication. It is used to describe an enemy, rival, or someone from an opposing group, especially in gang culture, street slang, or competitive online gaming. People typically say "opp" when referring to someone they are in active conflict with, such as "Watch out, opps in the area" or "He's an opp, don't trust him."

What does "opp" mean in slang?

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The structure is a simple noun borrowed from its literal meaning (a device that connects to a power source), repurposed as a metaphor for someone who connects you to a desired product. It is used to describe a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods, acting as a reliable source or middleman. People typically say "hit up my plug" when they need a refill or refer to someone as "the plug" when that person has access to hard to find items, including in legal contexts like rare sneakers or electronics.

What does "plug" mean in criminal slang?

plug

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The structure combines "shot" (as in calling a shot or making a decision) with "caller" (someone who announces or dictates), forming a noun for a person in charge. It is used to describe a high ranking individual who makes important decisions, gives orders, or controls operations within a gang, prison hierarchy, or criminal organization. People typically refer to someone as "the shot caller" when that person has ultimate authority over disputes, territory, or illegal activities.

What does "shot caller" mean in gang and prison slang?

shot caller

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The structure combines "G" (short for gangster or someone respected in street culture) with "check" (as in a test or examination), forming a noun for a verbal or physical challenge. It is used to describe a test or challenge to determine someone's credibility, toughness, or authenticity in a street or gang context, often by questioning their background, actions, or loyalty. People typically say a "G-check" happened when someone is confronted to prove they are not an informant, a coward, or an outsider pretending to be part of the culture.

What does "G-check" mean in street and gang slang?

G-check

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The structure is a verb phrase where "spin" suggests circling or looping around, and "the block" refers to a specific street or neighborhood. It is used to describe returning to a location, often to confront, retaliate against someone, or check on an area after a previous conflict or incident. People typically say someone "spun the block" when they drive or walk back through enemy territory to look for rivals, prove a point, or respond to a disrespect.

What does "to spin the block" mean in street and gang slang?

to spin the block

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The structure combines "hit" (to strike or execute) with "a lick" (slang for a quick, profitable crime), forming a verb phrase for a successful illegal score. It is used to describe committing a robbery, theft, or other fast money making scheme, often in a single well planned action. People typically say someone "hit a lick" when they stole cash, jewelry, or drugs from a target and got away clean.

What does "to hit a lick" mean in street and hustler slang?

to [hit] a lick

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The structure is a verb phrase where "snuff" originally meant to extinguish a candle, now applied metaphorically to ending a life. It is used to describe killing or eliminating a living being, often abruptly, violently, or without warning, as in "He got snuffed out over a petty argument." People typically use the phrase in street or crime contexts, but also figuratively for ending careers, hopes, or movements. The term originated in the 17th century with the literal act of snuffing a candle flame, later adopted into violent slang by the 19th century, and remains common in crime fiction, hip hop lyrics, and true crime discussions.

What does "to snuff out" mean in slang?

to snuff out

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The structure combines "catch" (to obtain or be responsible for) with "a body" (a dead person, used as a countable noun), forming a verb phrase that treats homicide as a grim trophy. It is used to describe killing someone, often in the context of gang violence, retaliation, or street reputation. People typically say someone "caught a body" when they are responsible for a fatal shooting or stabbing, and the phrase carries weight as a status symbol or a burden depending on the speaker.

What does "to catch a body" mean in street slang?

to [catch] a body

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The structure combines "ride" with "dirty" (illegal or contaminated), forming a verb phrase that describes transporting contraband. It is used to describe traveling in a vehicle while carrying illegal items, usually drugs or firearms, often with the risk of getting caught during a traffic stop. People typically say someone is "riding dirty" when they have hidden stash in the car and are trying to avoid police attention. The term originated in American street and hip hop culture during the 1990s, popularized by songs like Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty," and remains common in discussions about drug trafficking, probation violations, and criminal justice.

What does "to ride dirty" mean in street slang?

to [ride] dirty

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The structure combines "catch" with "a case" (a legal case or criminal charge), forming a verb phrase that describes becoming entangled with the justice system. It is used to describe being charged with or arrested for a crime, often unexpectedly or as a result of getting caught during an illegal act. People typically say someone "caught a case" when they are facing legal trouble, such as "He caught a case after that traffic stop" or "Don't ride dirty unless you want to catch a case."

What does "to catch a case" mean in street slang?

to [catch] a case

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It is used to describe a person who informs on others, often to the police or authorities, in exchange for leniency, payment, or personal safety. People typically call someone a "snitch" as an insult or threat, because informing is seen as a betrayal of loyalty and silence codes. The term originated in 18th century British criminal slang, where "snitch" meant an informer, and was carried into American street and prison culture where it remains one of the most serious accusations one can make.

What does "snitch" mean in street and prison slang?

snitch

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It is used to describe someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities, often considered even worse than a "snitch" in some subcultures. People typically call someone a "rat" as a severe insult, implying disloyalty, cowardice, and worthlessness, with the term carrying an especially heavy stigma in prison culture where rats may face violence. The term originated in early 20th century American criminal slang, drawing from the rat's reputation as a sneaky, untrustworthy creature, and remains common in hip hop lyrics, gang culture, and crime fiction.

What does "rat" mean in street and prison slang?

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to boost

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The structure combines "move" with "weight" (a large quantity of drugs, measured in pounds or kilos), forming a verb phrase that treats narcotics as physical cargo. It is used to describe selling or distributing a large quantity of drugs, often at a wholesale level rather than street level retail. People typically say someone "moves weight" when they are a major supplier or trafficker, such as "He's not a small dealer, he actually moves weight." The term originated in American drug trade lingo during the 1980s crack epidemic, later popularized through hip hop lyrics, crime films, and true crime documentaries.

What does "to move weight" mean in drug slang?

to [move] weight

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The structure is a phrasal verb where "peel" suggests separating or pulling away, combined with "off" to indicate departure, likely drawing from the image of a car's tires peeling out during a fast getaway. It is used to describe running away quickly, often to escape violence, the police, or a dangerous situation. People typically say someone "peeled off" when they suddenly sprinted from a scene or drove off at high speed to avoid getting caught.

What does "to peel off" mean in street slang?

to peel off

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The structure is a simple verb borrowed from ice skating or roller skating, where gliding smoothly over a surface suggests moving without obstacles or consequences. It is used to describe getting away with something, or being acquitted of a crime despite being guilty, often due to technicalities, good lawyers, or lack of evidence. People typically say someone "skated" when they avoided punishment that seemed deserved, such as "He definitely did it, but his lawyer helped him skate" or "I can't believe she skated on those charges."

What does "to skate" mean in legal and street slang?

to skate

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The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from the physical sensation of heat, used metaphorically to describe danger or unwanted attention. It is used to describe something that is too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention, such as a stolen item, a hiding spot, or a person being watched by law enforcement. People typically say something is "hot" when it cannot be used or approached without getting caught, like "This car is hot, we need to ditch it" or "The block is hot tonight, stay inside."

What does "hot" mean in street and criminal slang?

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The structure is a simple noun borrowed from its literal meaning of an instrument used for a job, repurposed as a casual euphemism for a weapon. It is used to describe a gun or firearm, often in conversations where direct mention of a weapon might attract unwanted attention. People typically say someone "has a tool" or "pulled out a tool" when referring to a pistol or other firearm in street contexts. The term originated in American urban and hip hop slang during the 1980s and 1990s, likely as a way to discuss weapons discreetly, and remains common in rap lyrics, crime fiction, and street level conversations.

What does "tool" mean in street slang?

tool

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The structure is a simple adjective derived from the verb "to strap" (to fasten or secure), referring to wearing a holster or securing a weapon on one's body. It is used to describe someone who is armed with a gun or firearm, often implying readiness for violence or self defense. People typically say someone is "strapped" when they are carrying a concealed weapon, such as "Don't start anything, he's strapped" or "I never leave the house without being strapped."

What does "strapped" mean in street slang?

strapped

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The structure is a simple noun borrowed from the long, cylindrical shape of a rifle or shotgun, resembling a pole or stick. It is used to describe a gun or firearm, particularly in casual or coded conversations where direct terms might be avoided. People typically say someone "pulled out a pole" or "got a pole on them" when referring to a pistol, rifle, or any long barreled weapon.

What does "pole" mean in street slang?

pole

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It is used to describe a prepaid or disposable mobile phone used for illegal or questionable activities, particularly drug dealing, to avoid being tracked by law enforcement. People typically say someone has a "trap phone" when they conduct business on a burner phone that isn't registered to their real name. The term originated in American street and hip hop culture during the 2000s, popularized by trap music artists like Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy, and remains common in discussions about drug operations and avoiding surveillance.

What does "trap phone" mean in drug trade slang?

trap phone

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It is used to describe a location, often a residential house or apartment, where drugs are sold or distributed, typically serving as a base for street level dealing. People typically refer to a "trap house" as a place where buyers come and go, sometimes staying operational for weeks or months before being shut down.

What does "trap house" mean in drug trade slang?

trap house

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "abandoned," removing the first two syllables and adding an "o" ending for a quicker, coded word. It is used to describe an abandoned house, building, or property often used for drug dealing, manufacturing, or other illegal activity because it attracts less police attention than active residences. People typically say someone is "in the bando" cooking drugs, counting money, or hiding out.

What does "bando" mean in street and drug slang?

bando

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The structure combines "stash" (a hidden store of goods) with "spot", forming a compound noun for a concealed holding area. It is used to describe a hidden location used to store drugs, guns, money, or other illegal items, often separate from where someone lives or sells to reduce risk during a police raid. People typically keep a stash spot in places like false walls, buried containers, or trusted friends' properties.

What does "stash spot" mean in street and criminal slang?

stash spot

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The structure is a simple plural noun that turns a physical location into a living, breathing network of people and their communication. It is used to refer to people in general, especially within urban or underground communities, as a source of information, gossip, or rumors that spread quickly through word of mouth. People typically say "the streets are talking" or "I heard it from the streets" when sharing unconfirmed news or local intelligence.

What does "the streets" mean in street and hip hop slang?

street

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "street credibility." It is used to describe respect or credibility among peers in urban settings, especially in hip hop or street culture, often earned through surviving hardship, avoiding cooperation with authorities, or demonstrating genuine knowledge of street life. People typically say someone has "street cred" when they are seen as authentic rather than fake or commercialized.

What does "street cred" mean in hip hop and urban slang?

street cred

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It is used to describe earning money, often through small scale or illicit activities such as selling goods, running errands, or minor scams, without a formal job. People typically say someone is "on the hustle" when they are always looking for the next way to make cash, whether legal or illegal. The term originated in American street and African American Vernacular English (AAVE) during the 1970s, later popularized through hip hop lyrics and films like "The Hustle," and remains common in discussions about survival economics and side work.

What does "on the hustle" mean in street slang?

on the hustle

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The structure adds the suffix "-ster" (meaning a person associated with something) to "dope" (slang for drugs, especially heroin or marijuana), forming a noun for someone involved in drug sales. It is used to describe a person who sells drugs, often associated with street gangs, corner dealing, or low level distribution networks. People typically call someone a "dopester" when referring to their role in the local drug trade, such as "The dopester on that corner got arrested yesterday."

What does "dopester" mean in street slang?

dopester

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Here you will find slang for street crime, covering terms related to illegal activities and criminal behavior in public spaces.

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