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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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opp
opp
[noun]

an enemy or rival, especially someone from an opposing gang

Ex: Watch your back around here; he's an opp. 
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plug
plug
[noun]

a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods

Ex: I need to hit up my plug before the weekend. 
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shot caller

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

Ex: You don't want to cross him; he's the shot caller around here. 
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G-check
G-check
[noun]

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

Ex: He tried talking big, but he failed the G-check. 
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to spin the block

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

Ex: They spun the block looking for the guy who stole their bikes. 
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to [hit] a lick

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

Ex: He hit a lick and came back with stacks. 
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to snuff out

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

Ex: The gang snuffed out anyone who crossed them last year. 
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to [catch] a body

to kill someone

Ex: He caught a body when he was 16. 
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to [ride] dirty

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

Ex: He rides dirty every time he goes downtown. 
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to [catch] a case

to be charged with or arrested for a crime

Ex: He's trying to lay low so he doesn't catch another case. 
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snitch
snitch
[noun]

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

Ex: Nobody trusts him; he's a snitch. 
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rat
rat
[noun]

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

Ex: The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst. 
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to boost
to boost
[Verb]

to steal, especially something small or casually taken

Ex: He got caught trying to boost some candy from the store. 
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to [move] weight

to sell or distribute a large quantity of drugs

Ex: He's moving weight across state lines. 
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to peel off

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

Ex: When I saw that tall guy coming after me, I peeled off. 
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to skate
to skate
[Verb]

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

Ex: He managed to skate even though everyone knew he did it. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention

Ex: Don't go back there; it's hot right now. 
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tool
tool
[noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: He always carries a tool when walking through that block. 
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strapped
strapped
[Adjective]

armed with a gun or firearm

Ex: He always stays strapped in case something pops off. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: He pulled out a pole when the fight started. 
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trap phone

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

Ex: He kept a trap phone hidden in his car that only his clients could contact. 
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trap house

a location where drugs are sold or distributed

Ex: He's in the trap house all night moving weight. 
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bando
bando
[noun]

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

Ex: They cook in the bando near the corner. 
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stash spot

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

Ex: He had a stash spot behind the dryer. 
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street
street
[noun]

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

Ex: The streets say there's a party at Malik's place tonight. 
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street cred

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

Ex: He's got serious street cred after dropping that mixtape. 
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on the hustle

earning money, often through small-scale or illicit activities

Ex: He's been on the hustle ever since he dropped out of school. 
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dopester
dopester
[noun]

a person who sells drugs, often associated with street gangs

Ex: He's known as a dopester in the neighborhood. 
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