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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: Even casual arguments can turn dangerous if an opp is involved .
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plug
plug
[noun]

a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods

Ex: She got in trouble after trying to act like a plug without experience .
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shot caller

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

Ex: Even minor disputes go through the shot caller before anything happens .
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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: The rapper 's lyrics were all talk until someone gave him a G-check.
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to spin the block

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

Ex: You can't just ignore it; he'll spin the block if he feels slighted.
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to [hit] a lick

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

Ex: After hitting a lick, he went straight to pay off his debts.
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to snuff out

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

Ex: Rumors spread that someone tried to snuff out the leader .
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to [catch] a body

to kill someone

Ex: She has caught a body before, but no one knows the details.
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to [ride] dirty

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

Ex: The crew will be riding dirty if they go to that party.
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to [catch] a case

to be charged with or arrested for a crime

Ex: The group was catching a case while the trial was ongoing.
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snitch
snitch
[noun]

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

Ex: He will snitch if pressured by the cops.
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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 police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation .
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to boost
to boost
[Verb]

to steal, especially something small or casually taken

Ex: hey were planning to boost the latest video games from the store .
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to [move] weight

to sell or distribute a large quantity of drugs

Ex: He will move weight once the shipment arrives.
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to peel off

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

Ex: The crew is peeling off after the deal went wrong .
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to skate
to skate
[Verb]

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

Ex: The suspect is skating despite clear suspicion .
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention

Ex: The crew is staying away because the streets are hot.
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tool
tool
[noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: The crew is checking their tools before the meeting .
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strapped
strapped
[Adjective]

armed with a gun or firearm

Ex: Everyone is strapped whenever they step into hostile areas .
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pole
pole
[noun]

a gun or firearm

Ex: The crew is checking their poles before leaving .
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trap phone

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

Ex: The crew is relying on trap phones for secure communication .
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trap house

a location where drugs are sold or distributed

Ex: The crew is running operations from the trap house tonight .
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bando
bando
[noun]

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

Ex: Everyone is cautious around the bando because of police surveillance .
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stash spot

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

Ex: The crew is organizing their stash spots tonight .
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street
street
[noun]

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

Ex: Word on the streets is that the new crew is taking over.
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street cred

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

Ex: He will gain street cred once people see he can handle himself .
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on the hustle

earning money, often through small-scale or illicit activities

Ex: Being on the hustle isn't always easy, but it keeps him afloat.
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dopester
dopester
[noun]

a person who sells drugs, often associated with street gangs

Ex: Stories about dopesters often circulate in local news .
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