Crime, Conflict & Law - Street Crime

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

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Crime, Conflict & Law
opp [noun]

an enemy or rival, especially someone from an opposing gang

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plug [noun]

a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods

Ex: The cops raided the house looking for the plug .

a person who makes important decisions and holds authority, especially the leader of a gang or crew

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G-check [noun]

a test or challenge to determine someone's credibility, toughness, or authenticity in a street or gang context

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to return to a location, often to confront or retaliate against someone

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to successfully commit a robbery or make fast, often illegal, money

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to kill or eliminate a living being, often abruptly or violently

Ex: They managed to snuff out the threat before it escalated .

to travel in a vehicle while carrying contraband, usually drugs or firearms

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snitch [noun]

a person who informs on others, often to the police or authorities

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rat [noun]

someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities

Ex: The informant was always cautious , knowing the risks involved in being a rat .
to boost [verb]

to steal, especially something small or casually taken

Ex: She tried to boost a pair of shoes , but the security cameras caught her .

to run away quickly, often to escape violence or the police

Ex: They had peeled off before the cops arrived .
to skate [verb]

to get away with something, or be acquitted of a crime despite being guilty

Ex: They had skated through the trial without any consequences .
hot [adjective]

too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention

Ex: He has been hot ever since the cops started watching him .
tool [noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: She has kept a tool hidden in her car for safety .
pole [noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: She has kept a pole for protection .

a prepaid or disposable mobile phone used for illegal or questionable activities

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a location where drugs are sold or distributed

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bando [noun]

an abandoned house, often used for drug dealing or illegal activity

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a hidden location used to store drugs, guns, or money

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street [noun]

(in the plural) people in general, often as a source of information, gossip, or rumors

Ex: They were talking to the streets to find out what really happened .

respect or credibility among peers in urban settings, especially in hip-hop or street culture

Ex: She has earned street cred by always keeping it real .

earning money, often through small-scale or illicit activities

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dopester [noun]

a person who sells drugs, often associated with street gangs

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