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a ass of life

adjective · sexual sl. · new school

1. an extremely large butt. (var. [a female whose] ass [is] on blast)

"You should see her cousin, shortie got a ass of life." "Ya girl definitely got the ass of life."

a beast

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. the very best at what he/she does; one who excels pass his/her peers [usually used as a praise or boast]. (var. [someone who's] a beast at [something]) See also: like that

"I'm a beast son." "Watch shortie, she's a beast."

a beef

noun · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. any criminal charge one has to appear in front of a judge for.

2. a situation where one is being blamed or accused.

"I caught this beef outta town."

a blind squirrel gonna find a nut once in awhile

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a sarcastic way to tell someone he/she was lucky.

a body

noun · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. a murder charge.

"They said I had something to do with a body."

a body

phrase · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. a firearm that was used in a homicide.

"Why you ain't tell me the fifth had a body?"

a bold face lie

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. an extremely bad lie.

2. a lie told in the face of truth. (var. [to tell] a bold face lie, [someone who's] a bold face liar)

"She's tellin' a bold face lie." "I can't believe you, you a bold face liar."

a buck fifty

noun · prison sl. · old & new school

1. a long slash across one's face caused by being cut/slashed with a razor blade [injury often requires stitches to close wound]. (var. [to] give [someone] a buck fifty, a telephone wire ) See also: rip , bust down

"They gave ya man a buck fifty when he went to the Island."

a bullet

noun · prison sl. · old & new school

1. a one year prison sentence.

"I'm thinkin' about takin' a bullet."

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a bump

noun · drug sl. · old & new school

1. a very small piece of crack cocaine.

"A crackhead will wash five cars for just a bump."

a case

noun · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. any criminal charge that will require a court appearance and possibly result in jail time.

"Shortie got a case for cashin' bad checks."

a cold coward

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. extremely cowardly.

"That cat was a cold coward in H.S."

a dead issue

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. no longer open for discussion or debate; final.

"We shouldn't be talkin' cause this is a dead issue." "I already told you that was a dead issue."

a dime

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. extremely good looking. (var. [a female who's] a dime piece)

"My new shortie is a dime." "I met a dime piece on the way over here."

a dime a dozen

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. things that are plentiful.

"Clowns like that come a dime a dozen."

a dopefiend

noun · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. a covert name for a headlock, strangle-hold, or choke-hold [usually applied in the commission of a mugging]. See also: yolk , fiend out

"He put dude in a dopefiend and took his sneakers."

a dopefiend

noun · drug sl. · old & new school

1. someone who is addicted to hard narcotics [usually heroin].

"I know you ain't goin' out with that dopefiend."

a drive-by

phrase · w. coast sl. · old & new school

1. the act of shooting from a moving automobile while it rides by its intended targets.

"Drive-bys didn't start in Cali, they started in Chicago during prohibition."

a drought

phrase · drug sl. · old & new school

1. there's a shortage of drugs on the wholesale level which makes drugs harder to get on the retail level.

"After 9/11 there was a drought all over N.Y."

a duck

adjective · e. coast sl. · old school

1. one who is not cool or hip.

2. one who is easily suckered, fooled, or manipulated. See also: lame

"I haven't seen that duck in years." "You was a duck back in the days."

a fade

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. a haircut that is cut real low around the sides and back and blended in with the hair on top.

a fair one

phrase · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. a fair fight between only two people. (var. a one -on-one) See also: shoot a fair one

"Make sure I get a fair one." "All I want is a fair one."

a fake ass wanna be

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. someone who is trying extremely hard to act and talk tough but you know that he/she is not tough [usually used to dismiss or disrespect]. See also: wanna be

"You ain't nothin' but a fake ass wanna be."

a fiend shot

phrase · prison sl. · new school

1. the intended or unintended exposure of a woman's private parts one can get a discreet view of [whether live, in a picture, or on television]. (var. [a female who's] givin' [up] a fiend shot)

"Between Foxy and Kim I don't know who gives a better fiend shot."

a four-four

noun · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. a forty- four (44) magnum handgun.

"She couldn't even lift the four-four."

a fresh cut

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. a haircut not five days old [usually a term used bmales].

2. a new haircut.

"You know I keep a fresh cut."

a frozen wrist

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a wrist that is draped in a diamond [encrusted] watch, bracelet, or bangle. See also: freeze wrist

"You not ballin' without a frozen wrist."

a gang of

adjective · general sl. · new schoool

1. a large quantity of something. (var. a rack of [something])

"We brought back a gang of that sh**."

a ghetto booty

adjective · general sl. · new school

1. a term used praisingly when describing a female's very large butt. (var. [a female with] a/the big ol' ghetto booty)

"Now that's what you call one of those ghetto booties."

a good look

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. an outstanding or impressive look that exudes an air of confidence and authority.

2. a hip, trendy or fashionable appearance.

"Losing that weight was a good look for you."

a good look

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. an extremely good idea.

2. something that enhances the appearance of something greatly.

"Those twenty-twos on the Benz is a good look."

a gutless gat

noun · criminal sl. · new school

1. an empty firearm. (var. a gat that's gutless)

"I can't believe ya man walkin' around with a gutless gat."

a hater

adjective · general sl. · new school

1. one who refuses to recognize, give praise to, or give respect to someone who has earned it or deserves it.

2. one who negatively critiques people because he/she is jealous or envious. (var. [to]hate on [someone]) See also: player hate

"Don't be a hater ya whole life." "Haters always say that."

a hit

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. a small dosage of something [usually an illegal drug].

"All I want is a hit." "Save me a hit of that."

a hog

noun · w. coast sl. · old school

1. the one who gives the orders; the boss.

a holster

noun · prison sl. · new school

1. the person whose main function is to stash or carry weapons for others.

"He's no threat, he just a holster."

a hookup

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. an inside line or connection to or on something.

2. a favor.

3. preferential treatment.

"I got us a hookup." "Look here, I need a hookup." "When we get there, we got a hookup."

a hot minute

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a real short period of time; not long. See also: with the quickness

"I said this not gonna take nothin' but a hot minute."

a hound

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. annoying; a pest.

"He startin' to be a hound."

a hundred miles an hour

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to emphasize how fast someone was doing something [append term to action being described]. (var. a thousand miles an hour)

"She was lyin' a hundred miles a hour." „"She was runnin' her mouth a thousand miles an hour."

ain't that some bullsh**?!

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a matter of fact way to express one's discontent, dissatisfaction, annoyance, disbelief, frustration, surprise or shock in response to a unpleasant surprise or unfair treatment. (var. [now] ain't this some bullsh**?!)

"Aint't that some bullsh**, we was here before them and we still waiting to get in."

a lil light somethin'

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. of no big deal or importance.

2. not worth getting upset over.

3. a modest way to accept praise.

"Let that go dun, that's a lil light somethin'." "It wasn't that hard, just a lil light somethin'."

a lil somethin' somethin'

phrase · sexual sl. · new school

1. a hip way to refer to sex. See also: break off a lil somethin' somethin'

"You think a fella can get a lil somethin' somethin' tonight?"

a live wire

adjective · e. coast sl. · old school

1. extremely hip and cool [often with a flirtatious side].

"Shortie a lil live wire."

a loose doo-doo

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a less than enthusiastic handshake; a limp or weak ha ndshake [usually given as a sign of indifference or disrespect]. (var. [to] hit [someone] with the/a loose doo-doo)

"He still don't get the hint after I gave'em a loose doo-doo."

a low low

noun · w. coast sl. · old & new school

1. an automobile that sits and rides extremely low to the ground [often late model cars].

a mouth can say anything

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a term used to dismiss someone's attempt to convince you that he/she is sincere or being truthful.(var. a mouth will say anything) See also: your mouth ain't no prayer book/bible

a nut

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. outrageously funny; zany. (var. [someone who's] a fool/straight stupid)

"Did you ever meet his aunt, she's a nut."

a pair of wheels beats a dressed pair of heels

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a sarcastic or witty way to tell someone that riding in a car no matter the condition is better than having to walk where one has to go.

a pound

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. a handshake or hand-slapping between two people to express respect, friendship, agreement, congratulations, or compliments [usually when meeting, greeting, or departing company]. (var. [to] give [someone] a pound)

"Can I get a pound?" "He wouldn't even give dukes a pound." "He gave everybody a pound expect dukes."

a pound

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. five dollars.

a quarter piece

adjective · southern sl. · new school

1. extremely attractive and has a nice body.

"You wouldn't even know how to handle that quarter piece."

a rider

adjective · w. coast sl. · old & new school

1. brave; fearless; loyal; ready and willing to do whatever it takes [even if it puts oneself in harms way].

"I like shortie cause she's a rider." "You know I'm a rider kid."

a run

phrase · drug sl. · old & new school

1. the period of time one was able to get away with dealing drugs before he/she was caught [and usually sent to prison].

a shot of life

phrase · sexual sl. · old & new school

1. an orgasm.

2. sex.

"When's the last time you had a shot of life?"

a solid

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. a favor. (var. [to] do [someone] a solid)

"I need a solid from you."

a tick tick boom

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. someone who is likely to explode at any given moment.

" You didn't tell her she was messin' with a tick tick boom?"

a trap off

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a situatio n designed to get one in trouble if one acts or proceeds without caution.

"I'm not goin' in there, that's a trap off."

a viking

adjective · prison sl. · old & new school

1. a male who has extremely poor hygiene habits as well as keeps a dirty house, apartment, or living quarters.

"Don't let'em fool you, he's a straight viking."

a winner

adjective · general sl. · new school

1. extremely good looking [also appears to be smart].

"Looks like you got yaself a winner there youngin'."

abc rappers

adjective · general sl. · new school

1. rappers whose raps are very simplistic, lack creativity, or any real rhyming skill.

"Ya man was hot in 97-98, but now he just like the rest of these abc rappers."

about

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. serious; determined; dedicated.

2. guaranteed to get job done. (var. [to be] about [one's] business)

"The only thing I'm about is gettin' this paper." "I'm about this shortie."

about money

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. serious, focused, and dedicated to whatever means one uses to make money. (var. [to be] about gettin' [one's] money)

"I'm just about this money, that other stuff is nonsense to me."

Ac (pron. ack)

noun · general sl. · old & new school

1. an Acura Legend automobile.

"Dawg had the gold Ac in 96."

act brand new

phrase · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. to exhibit a new or different attitude toward people after one has become successful, acquired, or accomplished something others have not [usually acting snobbish, obnoxious, or like one is better than others]. (var. [to] get brand new on [someone]) See also: highside

"You don't hafta act brand new cause you bought a car."

act funny-style

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. to exhibit behavioral mood swings or agitation for no apparent reason making it difficult to be understood. See also: funny-style

"They all be actin' funny-style if you ask me."

act hard

verb · general sl. · old school

1. to act tough.

2. to exhibit "thuggish" behavior. See also: play/act the role

"He just tryin' to act hard." "Why you always actin' like you hard?"

act high post

verb · e. coast sl. · old school

1. to exhibit a new or different attitude toward people after one has become successful, acquired, or accomplished something others have not [usually acting snobbish, obnoxious, or like one is better than others].

"She always comin' in here actin' like she's high post."

act like a rash and break-out

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a witty or sarcastic way to tell someone to leave, get away from you, or leave you alone [usua lly when one is annoying you].

act like got an "S" on his/her chest

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to describe one's attempt to exude a streetwise, tough, and invincible character. (var. [to] walk around like [one] has an "S" on his/her chest)

"Tell ya man to stop actin' like he got an "S" on chest."

act like I then

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a term used after one has tired of trying to explain he/she did not say or do what he/she is being accused of saying or doing [signaling one is not afraid of a physical confrontation over the issue].

act like is on his/her period

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. to exhibit rude, obnoxious, moody, or unpleasant behavior. (var. [to] act like [one] has got his/her period)

"I asked'er one question and she all actin' like she on her period or somethin'."

act/talk like is on killer/gangsta status

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a way to describe one's attempt to act or talk like he/she is a hardcore "street" character. (var. [to] walk around like [one] is on killer/gangsta status )

"Ya man was out there actin' like he was on killer status yo."

act like you know

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a matter of fact way to demand someone give you the respect, recognition, or praise that you deserve and earned. (var. [better] act like you know)

"You need to act like you know before you get hurt up in here."

act shady

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. to demonstrate unscrupulous or untrustworthy behavior. (var. [someone who's] shady)

"Them catz started actin' too shady for me."

act stink

verb · general sl. · old & new school

1. to exhibit rude, obnoxious, moody, or unpleasant behavior. (var. [to] act stank [with someone])

"They be actin' too stink for me."

act the fool

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. to exhibit loud, rowdy, or disruptive behavior.

2. to cause an unpleasant scene.

3. to act zany, silly, or humorous. See also: clown, trip

"You shoulda seen her act the fool in here."

act up

verb · general sl. · old & new school

1. to exhibit loud, rowdy, or disruptive behavior.

2. to cause an unpleasant scene. (var. [to] act out)

"Tell ya friends please don't act up in here."

act up and get smacked up

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a playful or sarcastic way to warn someone not to get loud, rowdy, or disruptive [also used as a threat or challenge to someone who is about to cause an unpleasant scene].

act ya age not ya shoe size

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand someone for acting silly or immature.

2. a way to say "grow up".

actin' funny

verb · general sl. · old & new school

1. displaying strange, unfriendly, moody, or suspicious behavior towards a friend or love one [usually in an attempt to hide a secret or attitude].

"I'm not the one who's actin' funny."

actin' like a bit**

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. a male who is whining, pouting, or acting babyish when he cannot get his way or when things don't go his way.

"He in his room actin' like a bit**."

actin' like he/she is hurtin' somethin'

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to describe someone who is acting like he/she is tough, dangerous, one to be feared [usually because he/she talks tough and threateningly]. (var. [someone who's] actin' like he/she is gonna hurt somethin')

"Don't come in here like you hurtin' somethin'."

actual factual

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. truth; facts; the untold version of a story. See also: the real

"Just hit me with the actual factual."

add yeast

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. to embellish a story in an attempt to make it sound or appear worse than it really is.

2. to exaggerate.

"She added a lil yeast to make it seem like it wasn't her fault."

aggie

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. aggravated; annoyed; upset. (var. a.g.)

"I been aggie like that all weekend."

agua

phrase · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. a verbal warning shouted to alert people that the police are coming or that there is police activity in the area. See also: mahondo, man down, five-o

aiight

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. things are "all right", "cool", "o.k.", "agreeable" "satisfactory", or "mediocre" [sometimes used mockingly].

"It's aiight with me, if it's aiight with you." "Are you aiight with this?" "Things turned out aiight."

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ain't a whole lot to that

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a playful, sarcastic, or boastful way to respond to someone's compliment or praise.

2. a matter of fact way to express that one stands by his/her claim or confidence.

"Ain't a whole lot to that dawg, she comin' home with me." [you] ain't but ninety pounds soakin' wet [with bricks in both ya

ain't done nothin' wrong

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a way to reassure someone who's unsure of whether he/she took the right course of action.

2. a way to say, "you did the right thing".

"She ain't done nothin' wrong."

ain't even the word

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a term used to agree with someone's assertion, description, or view of someone or something [append term to description being used].

"Stupid ain't even the word." "Homeboy, desperate ain't even the word to describe her."

ain't gone be nothin' nice

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a term used to emphasize one's warning of an unpleasant outcome.

"Next time we see each other it ain't gone be nothin' nice." "Stand back, this ain't gone be nothin' nice."

ain't gone bust a grape

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to dismiss someone as being not as tough as he/she thinks or wants people to believe he/she is.

2. a playful or sarcastic response to someone's threats or claims of bravado. (var. [you] ain't/wouldn't bust a grape with combat boots on, [you] ain't gone kill nothin' [let nothin' die], [you] ain't gone do nothin' but run ya mouth)

ain't got a pot to piss in

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a strong condemnation of someone who possesses nothing of value [usually used when a person becomes unappreciative or tries to project an image of one who is financially secure]. (var. [you] ain't got a pot to piss in [or] a window to throw it out [or a cup to catch it in])

ain't got it in you

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a term used to call someone's courage or toughness into question [usually used challengingly, as a dare, or to prod]. (var. [you] ain't cut/built like that)

"I know you ain't got it in you."

ain't got nothin' but love for you

phrase · e. coast sl. · old school

1. a way to tease or mock someone you have told no to and that person is expressing his/her anger or disappointment.

"Say what you want, I ain't got nothin' but love for you."

ain't got nothin' comin'

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a sarcastic way to dismiss someone's request for something [usually after that person has angered or offended you].

"You of all people know you ain't got nothin' comin'."

ain't hafta go there

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a term used to respond to someone who said something that was purposely meant to hurt your feelings [usually used in an attempt to make that person feel guilty].

"I thought me and you was cool, you ain't hafta go there."

ain't hear me though (pron. doe)

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. an enthusiastic way to affirm or reaffirm one's claim or boast [usually used mockingly when one has proven his/her claim is true or correct].

ain't hurtin' nothin'

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to tell someone that he/she is not as tough as he/she thinks or want others to believe he/she is.

2. a playful or sarcastic response to someone's tough talk or empty threats. (var. [you] ain't hurtin' nothin' but my ears , [you] ain't movin' no mountains, [you] ain't gonna hurt nothin')

"You know I know, you ain't hurtin' nothin'."

ain't no biggie

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a matter of fact way to say something is "no big deal", "of no real importance", or "nothing to get upset about/over" [also used to mask one's anger]. (var. ain't no big thing, ain't nothin')

"Ain't no biggie, I can always get another one."

ain't no bolts in my neck

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a witty way to tell someone "I'm not stupid/dumb" when you realize he/she is trying to con, manipulate, or convince you of something ridiculous. (var. my head don't screw off/come off and on)

"You hafta try harder than that, ain't no bolts in my neck."

ain't no doubt!

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. an enthusiastic way to affirm or reaffirm one's thought, position, or claim leaving no room for doubt or question.

"Ain't no doubt, you know I'mma be there."

ain't no fear in my heart

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a term used to profess one's fearlessness or brave ry [usually when called into question or when answering a dare].

"I'll go in there boy, ain't no fear in my heart."

ain't no fun if I don't get none/some

phrase · general sl.

1. old school a playful or sarcastic way to tell someone you want to be, deserve to be, have to be a part of the plan even if you have to force your way in.

ain't no fun when the rabbit got/gots the gun

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a witty way to tease, taunt, or mock someone when you have gained an advantage over him/her [usually after that person previously held an advantage over you].

ain't no future in frontin'

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to tell someone to stop lying, stop pretending or stop acting like he/she is better than everyone else. See also: stop frontin'!

"Just tell'er the truth, ain't no fut ure in frontin'."

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ain't no mystery to my history

phrase · e. coast sl. · old school

1. a boisterous way to claim to be the best at something.

2. a way to respond to someone who is questioning your character, reputation, or abilities.

"I been doin' this since H.S. ain't no mystery to my history."

ain't no shame to/in my game

phrase · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. a matter of fact way to admit having no pride, shame, or principals when someone accuses one of beingunscrupulous, petty, or having no morals.

ain't no sharks in the water

phrase · prison sl. · new school

1. something you tell someone who needs to or doesn't like to bathe. (var. waters free)

ain't no thang

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a way to dismiss something as being unimportant or not a problem.

2. a humorous way to down play how you feel when someone may have offended you. (var. ain't no thang)

ain't nobody

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to dismiss one's importance and/or one's use of tough talk and threats.

"Who you think you talkin' to, you ain't nobody."

ain't nothin'

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a nonchalant way to respond to someone's inquiry about your welfare; "I'm all right" "I'm fine" "things are okay".

"Ain't nothin', what's up with you?" ain't nothin' between us but air (inhale) now half of that is

ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a term females use to make it clear to males that, there can be no intimacy between them if the male doesn't have money/isn't making a certain amount of money, or isn't willing to take care of her financially.

ain't nothin' in the world like a big butt girl

phrase · general sl.

1. old school a term of admiration men use to give praise to females with big butts.

ain't right

adjective · criminal sl. · new school

1. one who is or suspected of being an police informant or a prosecution witness. (var. [someone who's] not right )

"You know ya man ain't right, right?"

ain't runnin' nothin' but ya mouth

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. a stern way to respond to someone's claim that he/she is "runnin' things" or the one who is in control.

aint sayin'/said nothin'

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a sarcastic way to respond to another's challenge or dare [usually used to convey one's bravery or confidence in one's self]. (var. [you] aint sayin'/said nothin' [my brotha])

"You ain't sayin' nothin' we can play right now."

ain't sh**

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. someone who exhibits an extreme sense of selfishness and pettiness.

2. untrustworthy; unscrupulous.

" I knew he wasn't sh** when you first introduced me to' em."

ain't that a bit**!

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a response to something shocking, surprising, or unbelievable. See also: what part of the game is this?

"Ain't that a bit**, I thought I could trust you."

ain't that the truth

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a way to express being in agreement or being able to relate toanother's assessment or feeling. See also: you know that's right

"Ain't that the truth, I been ready to leave."

ain't tryin' to hear that sh**

phrase · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. a sarcastic way to dismiss someone's feeble attempt to explain or off an excuse.

"I think you should leave cause I ain't tryin' to hear that punk sh** you talkin'."

ain't with

phrase · general sl.

1. old & new school one who doesn't partake in a specific behavior.

"I already told you I ain't with that." "I'm tellin' you right now, I ain't with this."

air out

verb · criminal sl. · new school

1. to shoot someone [usually more than once and/or fatally]. (var. [someone who's been] aired out )

"Tell ya man to chill, before them catz air his ass out."

air the block out

phrase · criminal sl. · new school

1. to shoot indiscriminately into a crowd of people causing them to frantically run for cover. See also: lick shots, bust gun

all about

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. selfish; self centered; only concerned about one's own interests.

"Don't count him, he's all about him." "You have to be all about you sometimes."

all about

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. serious about; dedicated to; focused on.

"I don't know about you, but I'm all about gettin' this paper."

all day

phrase · prison sl. · new school

1. a life sentence without the possibility of parole. (var. [to receive] all of it)

"They lookin' at all day if they blow trial." "He's facin' all of it this time."

all day every-day

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. constantly; consistently; all the time. See also: 24/7

"I'm here all day every-day."

all downs a bet

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to notify bettors in an illegal dice game that the only bets that will be honored are the ones that are placed in front of the bettor [usually on the floor or table].

all gravy

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. things are "all right", "cool", "agreeable", "fine", or "satisfactory [sometimes used un-sincerely]. (var. [when things are] all good, all to the good)

"It's all gravy partna, just call me back later."

all hell breaks loose

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. when there's a sudden burst of chaos, mayhem, or uncontrollable disruption.

"Next thing I know, all hell breaks loose." "All hell about to break loose in here."

all I find all I keep?

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a term meant to put someone on the spot with a request to search his/her possessions or person to confirm he/she is telling the truth about not having what he/she denies having.

all I wanna see is assholes and elbows

phrase · criminal sl. · new school

1. a term arm robbers use to get their intended victims to lay on the ground while announcing the robbery.

all in business

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. to interfere with the affairs of someone [usually when that person doesn't want one to].

2. the act of being nosy. (var. [to be] all in [someone's] mix)

"Every time I turn around, you all in my business."

all in mouth

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. to rudely stare at someone while that person is talking to someone else.

2. the act of trying to eavesdrop. (var. [to be] all in [someone's] mouth /piece / face / throat)

"Daaaam, why you all in my mouth?"

all in sh**

verb · general sl. · old & new school

1. the act of rummaging through someone else's property.

"I walk through the door, and shortie all in my sh**."

all in the Kool Aid and don't know the flavor

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. to interrupt or attempt to add to a conversation only to learn one does not know what the conversation is about or misunderstood what was being discussed.

"Shut up, you all in the koolaid and don't even know what the flavor is."

all jokes aside

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. somehing you say to get someone to take what you are saying serious. (var. on the up & up) See also: on the real, word up, word is bond

"I was with her last night all jokes aside kid."

all love

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. "fine", "agreeable", satisfactory", "all right".

"Its all love dawg, we can try again tomorrow." "Its all love in here."

all of it

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind.

"The new 745 is all of it."

all of it

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. extremely good looking.

2. the best at what he/she does; one who performs outstandingly.

"Shortie all of it, for real."

all that

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind. (var. [something that's] all that and then some, all that and a bag of chips [with some dip])

"The X-men was all that."

all that

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. extremely good looking.

2. the best at what he/she does; one whose performance excels his/her peers. (var. [someone who's] all that and some )

"My new shortie is all that son."

all up in face

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. to be extremely close to someone while talking [usually while being flirtatious or confrontational]. (var. [to be] all in [someone's] face)

"I come back, and she all up in my manz face."

all you is, is mouth

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to dismiss someone's tough talk and empty threats.

"You been sayin' that for years, all you is, is mouth dawg."

alotta

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. a lot of; a large amount. See also: madd

"Alotta y'all shouldn't even be here."

amp on

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. to yell, scream, or shout at someone; to express one's anger or dissatisfaction loudly. See also: scream on

"Ma Dukes amped on me when I came in late."

amp up

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. to give someone a false sense of courage or confidence [making that person believe he/she can do the impossible].

2. to incite or hype someone up.

"They amped ya manz up to steal a car."

amp up

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. to embellish a story to make it sound worse that it really is/was [in hopes that it will inflame the passions or emotions of others].

2. to lie; to exaggerate.

"That's not what happened, he just amped up the whole story."

amped

adjective · e. coast sl. · new school

1. excited; hyped up; pumped up. (var. amped up)

"That old Wu-Tang sh** will have you amped."

…and all that!

interjection · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to sum up one's boisterous claim, comment, or declaration in an attempt to emphasize seriousness [affix term to statement].

"I told Shortie to get her sh** out my crib and all that."

…and all that good sh**

phrase · general sl. · new school

1. a term used to put finality to one's statement, claim, boast, or threat in a way that says "I mean/meant that" or "I have nothing else to say/talk about".

"I hope this letter finds you well and all that good sh**." "I tore shortie back out and all that good sh**."

…and the whole nine

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to sum up, emphasize, or put finality to one's statement, claim, boast, or threat in a way that says "I mean/meant that".

"I left'em alone and the whole nine."

and you know that's right

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. an enthusiastic way to agree with someone.

2. a way to say "I can relate to/agree with [you on] that".

"And you know that's right, no money no honey."

an'nim

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to say "and them."

" Have you seen Moe an'nim?"

ante up

phrase · criminal sl. · new school

1. a command given during the commission of a robbery to get one to hand over his/her valuables. See also: get naked

"Ante up fool, I ain't got all day."

anybody workin'?

phrase · drug sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to inquire if someone is selling drugs in a high traffic drug area. (var. anybody holdin'?, anything goin' on?/happenin'?)

anything beats a blank

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used to say "something is better than nothing" [usually used to express appreciation or gratitude]. (var. beggars can't be choosy)

"Look here, anything beats a blank right about now."

anyway!

interjection · general sl. · new school

1. a rude, sarcastic, or obnoxious way to dismiss someone's offhanded or crude remark [often cutting the person off while he/she is talking].

2. a term used to express disinterest in hearing what someone wants to or is saying.

"Anyway!, ain't nobody come to see you play."

ardeen (pron. r dean)

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. an extremely long period of time.

"I haven't spoken to or seen my cousin Ka-born in ardeen."

armor

noun · criminal sl. · new school

1. a bulletproof vest.

"You can't get up in here with that armor on."

around the way

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. one's neighborhood or community. (var. around [one's] way)

"Last time you been around the way?" "She's from around the way."

around the way girl

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a female with a hip "down to earth" personality and attitude from one's neighborhood [who also follows the latest hip- hip and urban "street" fashions, styles, and trends].

argue down

verb · general sl. · old & new school

1. to have a drawn out debate/argument with someone in an attempt to get one's point across, to avoid admitting being wrong, or to avoid telling someone he/she is right. (var. [to] argue [someone] to death)

"He tried to argue me down about how much this cost."

…as a bit**!

interjection · general sl. · old & new school

1. a term used as an exclamation point to emphasize a description, assessment or observation. (var…as a mug/muhf**ka)

"It's cold as a bit** out there."

ash

noun · drug sl. · new school

1. hashish.

ashy feets

noun · southern sl. · new school

1. females that males only want to be with or be seen at night with when they're on the way to a sexual encounter. See also: hoochie momma, hood rat

"We on our way to the mo-mo with a few ashyfeets we met at the club."

ask about me

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a boisterous way to make a claim to having a undenible and fearsome reputation. (var. you better ask about me )

ask me do I give a dam!

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a matter of fact way to express "not caring" or "caring- less" about a piece of information that has just been divulged to you. (var. ask me do I give a f**k/sh**)

ass

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. cowardly.

2. not tough. See also: butt

"Say what you want, ya manz ass."

ass

noun · sexual sl. · old & new school

1. a way to refer to sex.

"You only call when you want some ass."

ass bet

verb · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. to bet or wager without having the money to cover the bet or wager if one loses [usually the person one is betting thinks one can cover].

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ass, cash, or grass nobody rides for free

phrase · general sl. · old school

1. a witty way to inform someone that he/she must pay in order to ride in one's automobile. (var. ass, gas, or grass nobody rides for free)

ass out

noun · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. in real bad trouble. (var. [someone who's] assed out)

"He gonna be ass out when she finds out."

ass out

adjective · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. without money; destitute. (var. [someone who's] assed out )

"Dawg I been ass out all week."

ass out

phrase · e. coast sl. · new school

1. too late to take advantage of an opportunity or situation.

"If they not here by 10:00, they ass out cause I'm leavin'."

assassinate character

verb · e. coast sl. · new school

1. the act of spreading lies, rumors, or innuendo in an attempt to destroy or discredit one's reputation or chances for success. See also: put a bone out on

"Your right hand man is the one tryin' to assassinate your character."

asshole full

adjective · criminal sl. · old & new school

1. an extremely long prison sentence.

"Them dudes lookin' at an asshole full down in Virginia."

asshole full of

adjective · general sl. · old & new school

1. a large amount or quantity. (var. [a] rack/gang of [something])

"We brought a asshole full of that sh** back with us."

attribute

noun · e. coast sl. · old school

1. one's nickname he/she adopts when becoming a member of the Five Percent Nation.

"Born changes his attribute every month."

audi

verb · e. coast sl. · old school

1. to leave; depart.

2. a term used as a verbal notification of one's intention to leave. (var. [to be] audi 5000) See also: jet

"As soon as I saw her pops, I was audi." "I'm about to be audi 5000 in ten minutes."

ayo! (pron. a-yo)

interjection · e. coast sl. · old & new school

1. an enthusiastic way to get someone's attention.

2. a term used to express shock, displeasure, discontent, or a serious and stern tone.

"Ayo, I already told you before hand." "Ayo!, where y'all headed son?" B

and me

phrase · general sl. · old & new school

1. a way to respond to someone who says that he/she "assumed" something.

2. a way to tell someone not to "assume" anything.

a metal/iron life saving jacket

phrase · southern sl. · new school

1. a sarcastic way to tell someone you would never do anything to help him/her. (var. if I seen you on fire in the middle of the street/on the side of the road I wouldn't piss on you to put you out)