Definitions — Documented Slang, Defined

Definitions is the dedicated Street Talk Designs hub for documented slang terms and their meanings. It represents the dictionary-based portion of the brand, drawing from Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage by OG Randy, a 700-page reference containing more than 10,000 entries of hip-hop and urban street vernacular. Products connected to this hub focus on actual documented terms and definitions. Definitions is distinct from The Slang Academy: The Slang Academy is the master cultural authority, context, and navigation hub for the entire Street Talk Designs system, while Definitions is specifically for documented slang and dictionary-based apparel.

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Assed Out

ASSED OUT — A slang term used to describe someone who is out of luck, left with nothing, or stuck in a bad situation with no easy way out.

Banger

BANGER — A street slang term for a handgun or firearm. Term is synonymous with “strap” “burner” “heat”.

Blicky

BLICKY — Prison slang for a makeshift knife, or any improvised stabbing weapon. Like a modified toothbrush, piece of metal, or sharpened plastic.

Brick

BRICK — Extremely cold weather or a very cold environment. “It's brick outside,” means the temperature is brutally cold.

Buck Fifty

In prison slang, a buck fifty is a deep, linear laceration across the face — typically inflicted with a razor blade or box cutter. The name comes from the wound said to need some 150 stitches to close: a buck fifty. Vocabulary born behind the wall, where scars get their own language.

Dead Ass Slang Definition -

"Dead ass" is East-coast street slang for being completely serious, honest, and truthful — "for real," with no joke, exaggeration, or lie involved. It's the word you drop when your word needs backing up.

Dead Ass

"Dead ass" is East-coast street slang for being completely serious, honest, and truthful — "for real," with no joke, exaggeration, or lie involved. It's the word you drop when your word needs backing up.

Dime Piece

A dime piece is street slang for a woman considered extremely attractive or exceptionally good-looking — a perfect ten. The name comes from the dime: ten cents, ten out of ten, no debate.

Dime Piece —Street Slang Definition

A dime piece is street slang for a woman considered extremely attractive or exceptionally good-looking — a perfect ten. The name comes from the dime: ten cents, ten out of ten, no debate.

Dopefiend

A dopefiend is criminal slang for a specialized headlock — applied to the carotid arteries to render a robbery victim unconscious, fast. It's the mugging world's technical term: precise, documented, no gloss.

Dopefiend— Prison Slang Definition

A dopefiend is criminal slang for a specialized headlock — applied to the carotid arteries to render a robbery victim unconscious, fast. It's the mugging world's technical term: precise, documented, no gloss.

Ear Hustle

To ear hustle is prison and street slang for eavesdropping — listening in on conversations that aren't meant for you, or paying close attention to talk that was never your business. The fine art of the side-ear.

Hammer

HAMMER is a street slang term for a handgun or firearm, synonymous with "strap," "burner," and "heat." Documented in street criminal slang as a firearm or gun.

Ma Dukes

MA DUKES is a term of endearment and respect for one's mother or a maternal figure. In street culture, it carries a sense of profound honor.

Sneak Thief

In workplace settings, a SNEAK THIEF is that coworker who steals food from the breakroom refrigerator while others are distracted or away.

Word Life

WORD LIFE is an emphatic declaration used to swear that a statement is the absolute truth or a promise will be honored. It eliminates any doubt regarding the speaker's sincerity or intent.

Word Up

WORD UP is an emphatic declaration used to swear that a statement is the absolute truth or a promise will be honored. It eliminates any doubt regarding the speaker's sincerity or intent.