bunk restriction
[noun]
a punishment requiring an inmate to stay in their bunk except for bathroom use or meals
Ex:
Crime, Conflict & Law - Prison & Inmate Expressions
Here you will find slang for prison and inmate expressions, covering terms used within correctional facilities and the language of incarceration.
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bunk warrior
[noun]
an inmate who tries to intimidate or upset others but avoids actual fighting
Ex:
chief
[noun]
(prison) a Native American inmate
Ex:
A
chief
was
assigned
to
work
with
the
new
inmates
.
the hole
[noun]
a separate, isolated unit in prison with reduced privileges
Ex:
The
hole
is
used
for
punishment
or
temporary
isolation
.
institutional 9
[noun]
a correctional officer, visitor, or prison employee considered attractive by inmates because of limited contact with others
Ex:
item
[noun]
(in the plural) standard denominational currency in prison, often referring to $1 commissary snacks
Ex:
She
counted
her
items
before
buying
lunch
.
jacket
[noun]
a prisoner's central file containing records and personal information
Ex:
His
jacket
showed
multiple
infractions
over the years
.
jailhouse lawyer
[noun]
an inmate who provides legal advice, often unqualified, or represents themselves in legal matters
Ex:
key
[noun]
(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang
Ex:
Rumors
spread
about
a
shift
in
the
keys
after
the
fight
.
shank
[noun]
an improvised stabbing weapon, often made from everyday items
Ex:
Inmates
warned
each other
about
someone
carrying
a
shank
.
slop
[noun]
unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form
Ex:
Everyone
joked
about
the
terrible
slop
in
the
mess hall
.
spread
[noun]
a shared improvised meal made from commissary items
Ex:
She
offered
her
portion
to
the
spread
for
the
group
.
to [do] time
[phrase]
to serve a prison sentence, typically as a punishment for a crime or offense
Ex:
Doing
time
can
be
a
harsh
and
isolating
experience
for
many
inmates
.