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tore up from the floor up

1. unattractive; out of shape; haggard and unkempt; ugly. See also: beat up from the feet up

"She looked good in H.S., now she tore up from the floor up." As Hip-Hop and Urban "street" culture continues to evolve, there's a sure bet that Hip-Hop and Urban slang language will continue to intertwine itself into mainstream English. When one day everyone young and old will know fa sheezy means "for sure", a ride or die chick is a female who will be there for her boyfriend even if it means putting herself in harms way, or when you are pushin' somethin' phat it means you own or drive a new or expensive Origin & Geographical Areas of Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage Criminal slang (criminal sl.) Prison slang (prison sl.) Drug slang (drug sl.) East Coast slang (e. coast sl.) West Coast slang (w. coast sl.) Southern slang (southern sl.) General slang (general sl.) Old School / New School Sexual Slang is the words, metaphors, and terms that are used to express male/female interpersonal interactions within the Hip-Hop and Urban community. General Slang for the purpose of this book, is the slang that is hard to identify the origins of, but is frequently used throughout the Hip-Hop and Urban community. Old School slang is the slang used in the early years of Hip-Hop up to and ending in, 1995. New School slang is the slang used after 1996 and up to the present. Note: This book in no way suggests or implies that one geographical area from which slang comes, slang is better than the rest. Each area contributes equally to the totality of the Hip- Hop and Urban slang language. STREET TALK Quick Reference Here are a few random "standard English" words with the matching Hip-Hop and Urban slang equivalent. angry: aggie, a.g., heated, mad as sh**, vex bullets: caps, bolos, hot balls, hot ones, slugs car: ride, rizzie, whips children: crumb snatchers, jits, shorties, seeds, youngins cocaine: candy, girl, nose candy, powder, raw correction officer: C.O. cowardly: ass, butt, soft crack cocaine: bolos, criz, crillz, doughnuts, jacks, jums, jumbos, ready rock depart/leave: bail, boogie, book, bounce, jet, step, slide diamonds: bling bling, stones, rocks dismiss: kick rocks, step off drug addict: heads, fiend, paro, patients, zoombies drugs: dog food excited: amped, crunk, hyped exemplary: off the hook, like that, slammin' females: broads, chickens, chickenheads, dime pieces, shorties, stunts flaunt: floss, highside, stunt, style and profile friend: B, baby boy, dun, G, homeboy, homie, Joe, main man, slim, son friends: boys, homies peops, peoplez, rappys family: fam, fam-do, peops, peoplez gold teeth: shines goodbye: later, holla, holla back, one, one love guns: banger, biscuit, banger, burner, gat, heat, hammer, strap hello (how are you?): whassup, what the deal/dilly/dilly- o/dealz/dizzeal? what's crackin'/perculatin'/poppin'/really good/'hood? heroin: boy, diesel, scramble high: blunted, lifted, lit homicide: a body in trouble: assed out, intoxicated: bent, blitzed, leanin', pissy, twisted jail/prison: lockdown, penal, the pen jealous person: hater kilos of cocaine: birds, bricks, them thangs killed: murked knife: banger, blicky, shank love one: fam, peoples, peoplez marijuana: cheech and chong, choke, dro, haze, piff marijuana cigarettes: blunts marijuana smoking: blaze, take one to the head, blow down money: cabbage, cash flow, cheddar, loot, mass, scrilla moneyless: ass out, broke as ajoke, busted, hit, popped New York: New Yiddy, up top one night stand: hit it and quit it, swing an epp oral sex: becky, brains, head-game, slow-neck police: beast, beats, five-o one time, po-ice, popcorn pretending: fakin', fakin' jacks, frontin' parole/probation officer: P.O., them peoples people not cool: ducks, herbs, lames, son dulas poor quality: garbage, garbeano, straight garbage/trash, whack relax/calm down: chill, fall-back robbed: jacked scared: shook sex: a lil somethin' somethin' shot: hit up, wet, wet up Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage Words, Metaphors, and Terms From A to Z A

to] buck at

1. to shoot at someone. (var. [to] buck/lick/bust shots at [someone])

"They started buckin' at me for no reason."

to] chow down

1. to eat [usually hungrily].

"You wanna chow down with us?"

throw up

1. a witty way to respond to someone who tells you to "grow up".

tackhead

1. females who display no class or stlye.

2. unladylike.

"I hope you not thinkin' about takin' these tackheads."

tacky

1. one who lacks good taste and manners.

"I still can't believe how tacky you are."

tacky

1. something that lacks style; run down; shabby.

2. of poor quality.

"They all wore the same tacky outfits."

tail end of

1. right before or very close to the end. (var. [the] front end of [something])

"All you heard was what was said at the tail end of the conversation."

take a charge

1. to confess to a criminal act in order to get one's accomplices off the hook without being charge or prosecuted for the same criminal act. (var. [to] take the weight [for someone])

"I took the charge cause he couldn't stand another felony."

take a chill pill

1. a way to tell someone to calm down, relax, or take it easy. See also: chill out

"We all need to take a chill pill for a second."

take a hit

1. to take a lost financially [usually as a result of taking a gamble].

2. to accept and shoulder the blame of a action [that one may not necessarily be the cause of].

"I took another hit on that Knicks game." "I might hafta take the hit this time." "I can't afford to take this hit."

take a "L"

1. to lose.

2. to accept one's lost or defeat without seeking revenge or recovery of what was lost. (var. [to] take a loss [on something])

"This time I think takin' a "L" ain't that bad." "Everybody takes a "L" one time or another."

take a plea

1. to give up, quit, or submit. See also: cop out, lay down

"I'mma give you a chance to take a plea before I take this last shot."

take and run with it

1. new school to take something one hears and spread it around to others without knowing or caring if it is factual and true [usually because that person likes to gossip about others].

take back to the essence

1. to go back to the beginning or basics.

"For this to work, we have to go back to the essence." "I'mma take y'all back to the essence."

take back to the old school

1. new school to demonstrate how to do something that was done a long time ago.

2. to make one reminisce. (var. [to] take [someone] back to the old school, [to] take it back on [someone])

"Watch this, I'mma take y'all back to the old school."

take flight

1. to leave in a hurry; to run away from.

"As soon as he seen you comin' he took fight."

take for a joke

1. to not take one seriously.

"She been takin' you for a joke all this time."

take for what it is

1. to accept or reject something on the basis of first impression or under assumption.

"All I can do is take it for what it is."

take head off

1. to respond to someone rudely, harshly, and/or sarcastically.

"I asked'er one thing and she tried to take my head off."

take head off

1. to land a mighty blow to one's head or face [often knocking the person to the ground].

"She dam near took ya head off."

take heart

1. to intimidate someone into submission and/or into cowardliness.

"I can take ya heart anytime I'm ready."

take it easy greazy

1. a witty way to tell some to calm down, relax, or take it easy. See also: chill

take it how you wanna

1. a way to tell someone you "could care less" how they perceive your comment or threat. (var. take it any way you wanna [take it])

take one for

1. to take a gunshot that was intended for someone else.

"Them broads talkin' about they want a man who would take one for them, ain't near one of them gonna tak e one for a player."

take one to the head

1. to smoke a stick or "blunt" of marijuana.

"We took one to the head, on the ride over here."

take out his/her character

1. new school to make someone lose his/her composure [usually as a result of being taunted or angered].

"As soon as she said that, she took dude out his character." "Try not to let him take you out your character."

take/steal shine

1. to take the focus or attention from someone who is being praised and have it shifted to you.

"She's over there tryin' to take your shine."

take shorts

1. to allow oneself to be pushed around, disrespected, belittled, or taken advantage of. (var. [to] take a short)

"Ya man an'nim down south takin' madd shorts." "I'm tellin' you now, I'm not takin' no shorts."

take shorts

1. to allow someone to purchase a small quantity of drugs without having the exact amount of money. (var. [to] come short)

"We not takin' any shorts today." "Can you take a short from me „til friday?"

take the base out ya voice

1. something you tell someone who's talking to you in a loud tone.

take the buck outta

1. to quell one into cowardice or submission.

2. to squash one's rebellious behavior or attitude.

"I see how the Feds take the buck outta a lot of dudes."

take to another level

1. the act of advancing or elevating a situation, relationship, or one's performance.

"I think she tryin' to take this to another level." "Why you tryin' to take this to another level?"

take to heart

1. to take one's action or statement personal, offensive, or serious when it wasn't intened to be taken like that.

"You take too much to heart these days."

take to school

1. to teach or show someone how to do something [often used to taunt one's opponent].

"I'm about to take you to school young boy."

take to the house

1. to win [usually an award or trophy]. (var. [to] bring [something] to the house)

"We about to take this to the house." "If y'all win this game, y'all take the trophy to the house."

take to the moon

1. to exert maximum effort while pursuing the success and advancement of one's goal or plan.

"Yo son, we about to take this to the moon."

take to the stre etz

1. to handle a situation or exact revenge without involving the police [even if it leads to a violent confrontation]. (var. [to] handle [something] on the streetz)

"As long as they know, if they start somethin' we takin' it to the streetz."

take work from

1. to receive drugs from someone to sell.

2. to rob someone of his/her drugs he/she was selling.

takes it to the throat

1. a female who performs oral sex on a male.

"I can look at her and tell she takes it to the throat."

takin' a dirt nap

1. a way to refer to someone who has died [usually as a result of foul play].

"I thought you knew, Homes been takin' a dirt nap for years."

talk ain't never killed nobody

1. a term used to respond to someone's tough talk and/ or threats.

2. a term used to explain why you chose to ignore or walk away from a verbal confrontation. (var. talk ain't never made a nose bleed)

talk big sh**

1. to talk extremely belligerent or offensive in an attempt to taunt someone into a challenge or make oneself appear tough [usually used to prod one into a confrontation]. (var. [to] talk madd sh**)

"For a lil guy, you talk big sh**." "Yo kid, they was in here talkin' madd sh** about you."

talk cash sh**

1. to say things that are totally disrespectful, offensive, or derogatory to or about someone [usually in an attempt to discredit or destroy his/her relationship with others].

"You stood there and let shortie talk cash sh** to you and your people."

talk crazy

1. the act of bringing up things that have nothing to do with an arugment, debate, or heated discussion.

2. to say things that offend or disrespect someone when upset or angry. (var. [to] talk crazy to/stupid to [someone])

"Lets go, she in there talkin' crazy again."

talk ear off

1. the act of talking to someone repeatedly going over the same subject [often without allowing that person to contribute his/her thoughts fully to the conversation]. (var. [someone who] can talk his/her ass off)

"I had to sit there while she talked my ear off."

talk game

1. one's unique ability to persuade or sound convincing.

2. one's ability to verbally intimidate or scare others. (var. [to] have a mean talk game)

"You got a nice lil talk game." "I'm hip to your talk game."

talk greazy about

1. to say extremely negative and/or disrespectful things about someone.

"I hate to be the one to tell you, but he was in here talkin' real greazy about you yesterday."

talk greazy to

1. to talk to someone disrespectfully; to say things purposely to offend or belittle someone.

"Being that I was wrong, I ain't say nothin' when she talked greazy to me."

talk is cheap

1. a way to say, "words alone don't amount to anything it's the actions behind the words that are priceless".

"I don't get involved with that, cause talk is cheap."

talk junk

1. to talk offensive, disrespectful, or belligerent to or about someone. (var. [to] talk sh**/smack/yang) See also: pop sh**

"I caught them talkin' junk about you." "She was talkin' madd junk about you."

talk on

1. to give law enforcement information about a friend or lo ved one's illegal activity.

"I knew that lame was gonna talk on me."

talk out the side of neck

1. to talk tough and issue threats no one is taking seriously.

2. to speak negatively about a situation befo re knowing all the details or facts.

3. to say things that don't make sense. (var. [to] talk outta [one's] ass)

"He's always talkin' out the side of his neck."

talk show sh**

1. controversial situations [usually involving rumors, innuendo, love triangles].

"Don't put me in any of that talk show sh**."

talk stupid

1. to talk extremely disrespectful or offensive to someone [usually someone one used to be friends with].

"You not gonna talk stupid to me in my own house."

talk that/some backwards ass sh**

1. a term used to dismiss someone's statements, empty threats, tough talk or nagging as ridiculous, fr ivolous, meaningless, or dumb.

"You always talkin' that backwards ass sh** about people."

talk that big willie talk

1. to make boastful claims and exaggerations of one's wealth and ability to live luxurious ly.

"You can tell the fake ones, they the ones always talkin' that big willie talk."

talk that gangster sh**

1. to talk tough in an attempt to scare and intimidate others. (var. [to] talk that murder one sh**/that killer sh**)

"You don't hafta talk that gangster sh** to me." "You the only one always talkin' that gangster sh**."

talk that lovey-dovey talk/sh**

1. to express oneself lovingly and affectionately to someone of the opposite sex [often in attempt to convince that person that one is sincere about the way he/she feels].

"Oh now you wanna talk that lovey-dovey talk cause you locked down."

talk to any kinda way

1. to talk to someone disrespectfully or without regard to his/her feelings. (var. [to] talk to [someone] any which way)

"You ain't gonna be comin' in here talkin' to me any kinda way."

talk to me, I'll talk back

1. a witty way to inform someone that you are open for conversation upon answering the telephone instead of saying hello.

talk under breath

1. to mumble something inaudible [usually when disgruntled or angry].

"Say what you gonna say don't talk under ya breath."

talk up

1. the coincidence of talking about someone and have that person suddenly appear.

"We musta talked you up." "I hope we don't talk'em up this time."

talk ya ass off

1. a way to tell someone he/she can talk as long as he/she wants to or say what he/she wants and you still won't be convinced or change your mind.

"You can talk ya ass off, you still ain't goin'."

talkin' just to hear yaself talk

1. a term used to inform someone that he/she is wasting his/her time talking to you or that he/she isn't saying anything worth while or meaningful [usually used as a way to dismiss someone's tough talk or rhetoric]. (var. [you] talkin' loud but ain't sayin' nothin')

talkin' quick ain't always talkin' slick

1. a way to inform someone that he/she can't fast talk you.

talkin' that b-b-b-bullsh**

1. new school a sarcastic way to refer to someone who is making empty threats, talking belligerently, or being offensive in an attempt to taunt you into a challenge or in an attempt to intimidate.

"You the one always talkin' that b-b-b-bullsh**."

talkin' that whooptie-woo

1. someone who is talking tough and making empty threats about beating someone up.

"You the one always talkin' that whooptie-woo." "Don't talk that whooptie-woo to me."

talks a mean one

1. someone who is masterful at intimidating people through tough talk and empty threats yet lacks enough will and courage to back his/her words up with action. (var. [someone who] talks a real good one)

"One thing for sure, ya man talks a mean one." "I already know she talks a real good one."

tap

1. a male term for having sex with a female.

"Shortie let you tap that yet?"

tap dance

1. to act subservient to get one's way or with hopes of receiving preferential treatment.

"I don't tap dance for nobody."

tap jaw

1. to punch someone in the jaw. See also: chin check

"Don't think I won't tap that jaw."

tap spine

1. a male term for having sex. (var. [to] twist [a female's] spine sideways)

"After dinner we went back to her crib and I tapped her spine for two hours straight."

tapped-out

1. moneyless; destitute. (var. tapped)

"I wish I could right now, but I'm tapped out."

tar

1. brown colored heroin. See also: boy, p-funk

tat-ow!

1. an enthusiastic expression of confidence or excitement upon accomplishing or achieving one's goal [also used to signal completion of a task]. See also: boo-yow!

tattoos

1. scars left from gunshot wounds.

"Was it worth the two tattoos?"

tax

1. to take something from someone through force, trickery, or intimidation. (var. [to] tax [someone] for his/her sh**)

"I tax them every time they come in here."

tear ass

1. to run extreme ly fast [usually to avoid capture].

"You can tell he about to tear ass, look at „em."

tear back out

1. to exhibit stamina and the dominant role during sex. (var. [to] tear [a female] out the frame )

"I tore your girlfriend's back out, but I haven't heard from her since."

tear out the frame

1. to beat one's opponent mercilessly during competition or physical confrontation.

"For two games straight, I tore the fool out the frame."

tear sh** up

1. to perform outstandingly.

2. to demonstrate destructive or disruptive behavior.

"We about to go in there and tear sh** up." "He tore sh** up by hisself."

tech

1. a nine millimeter machine pistol.

tee'd off

1. extremely mad; furious. (var. [to] tee [someone] off)

"You could tell I was tee'd off right?" "You always doin' something to tee me off."

teenage rims

1. automobile tire rims with measurements between 13 and 19 inches.

tell'em so don't hafta smell'em

1. a witty way to tell someone to tell someone else to take a bath.

tell him/her what time it is

1. a way to tell someone to explain something to someone else.

"You need to tell'er what time it is tonight."

tell it to the judge

1. a sarcastic way to dismiss someone's attempt to explain himself/herself.

"Best thing you can do is tell it to the judge."

tell ya story walkin'

1. a sarcastic way to dismiss someone you particularly don't want to listen to complain, give an excuse or explanation.

"Come on man tell ya story walkin'."

tender rony

1. an attractive female. (var. [a] tender vittle, [a] tender thang )

"That was my lil tender rony back in the days."

tennises

1. sneakers. (var. sneaks)

"I can't afford to buy you $100 dollar tennises."

terrible

1. petty; unmoral; unscrupulous; deceiving; not trustworthy.

2. a way to refer to someone's unbelievable or unorthodox behavior. (var. [behavior that's] terrible)

"You know, that's terrible, I never shoulda brought you with me."

test

1. to push, provoke, or challenge someone's patience or tolerance level. (var. [to] test [one's] nerve/last nerve)

"The last thing you want to do is test me." "You about to test my last nerve."

test knuckle-game

1. to provoke someone into a physical confrontation because one feels he/she can beat that person in a fight.

"What, you tryin' to test my knuckle-game?" "My man wanna test ya man knuckle-game."

that ain't about nothin'

1. a term used to dismiss someone's attempt to intimidate and/or taunt you.

2. a way to signify that something is not worth getting upset about. (var. that sh** ain't about nothin')

that ain't for me and you

1. a term used in response to a friend or love one's offensive, sarcastic, and/or disrespectful remark or action in an effort to point out friends and family don't act like that towards each other.

"That ain't for me and you Dawg, we too cool for that."

that ain't my style

1. a term used to deny a action one is being accused of.

"I don't care what you say, that ain't my style."

that ain't nothin' but that bullsh**

1. a term used to point out someone's unfairness, wrongful treatment, and/or deceptive ways. (var. that ain't nothin' but that bullsh** in your life)

that ain't nothin' but the truth

1. an enthusiastic way to express being in agreement or signal that someone is absolutely right.

2. a way to say, "I couldn't have said it better myself." (var. you know that's right)

that all

1. a term used to say, "that's all you have to do" [us ually used when trying to prod someone in proving himself/ herself].

"Go home and get the money, that all." "Just tell her you can't make it, thats all."

that don't even sound right

1. a term used to express suspicion or doubt about one's statement, explanation, or claim.

"I'm sorry, but that don't even sound right."

that dude

1. a term used to praise an extraordinary male who excels past the heights of his peers.

"You that dude for real cuz."

that's good money

1. a correct description, assessment, or prediction.

2. a guarantee. See also: call good money

that goes without sayin'

1. a term used to express that something is obvious and/or is a well known fact. (var. that's plain as day, that's obvious to a duck)

"I'd do anything for my Shortie, that goes without sayin'."

that has a body on it

1. a firearm that has been involved in a homicide.

"He sold him a biscuit with a body on it."

that sh**

1. H.I.V. [the virus that causes AIDS].

"I heard shortie might have that sh**."

that sh** don't move me

1. a term used to inform someone that you are not intimidated by his/her tough talk and/or threats. (var. that sh** don't phase me )

"Look here Slim, that sh** don't move me."

that sh** is see through

1. a term used to express one's ability to see pass someone's lie, deception, or con. (var. that sh** is weak/ transparent [all day long])

"Between you and me, that sh** is see through."

that speaks for itself

1. a term used when an answer to a question is obvious or unquestionably clear. (var. that's self explanatory)

"We know we all can't go in there at one time, that speaks for itself."

that thing

1. a covert way to refer to an object. (var. that)

"Did you pick up that thing for me?" "He still got that for you if you want it."

that thing/thang

1. the H.I.V. or AIDS virus. (var. that monster/blicky/thou yow)

"Madd people got that thing and they don't even know it."

that thing-thing

1. a firearm; handgun. (var. [a] thing-thing, [a] thang-thang, them thang-thangs, that thing)

"They tried to sneak that thing thing in here." "I heard he carries a thing-thing everywhere he goes."

that was a hellava demonstration

1. a hip and enthusiastic way to praise someone for his/her excellent and outstanding performance or achievement.

that white stuff

1. powder cocaine.

"They busted a truckload of that white stuff on the N.J. Turnpike."

that'll get ya head split

1. a way to warn someone that consequences of his/her actions will be severe. (var. that'll get you ten to tewnty)

that'll work

1. a hip way to agree.

"Pick you up at six, that'll work."

that's a done deal

1. a term used to announce "the end" or "ending" of something [also used to finalize or signal finality]. (var. that's a done deally) See also: it's a wrap

"That's a done deal son, when can I pick that up from you?"

that's a terrible thing

1. a term used as a fake expression of sympathy

that's all she wrote

1. a term used to signify the end or finish.

2. a way to say, "it's over". See also: it's a wrap

"Sorry dawg, that's all she wrote."

that's bad

1. a playful or sarcastic way to criticize someone's actions, behavior, and/or character upon observing that person doing something shameful, petty, or not classy.

"That's bad dawg, Shortie took the waitresses tip off the table." that's between a and b, [you need to/I'mma] see [ya/my] way

that's deep

1. a term used to signify a action or thought as being very significant in meaning.

"Dawg, if she said that, that's deep."

that's game

1. a term used to say that something someone is saying is a lie, a deception, and/or con. (var. [now] that's bullsh**, that sh** is game)

"That's game, if he had it he'd show you."

that's gangster

1. an enthusiastic way to acknowledge an action or thought as being daring, bold, and/or courageous.

"Invitin' all your girlfriends to your party, that's gangster."

that's how we do it around here

1. a term used as a way to boast and/or give oneself praise for doing something outstanding. (var. that's how we do it, that's how we get down around here)

that's how you get down?

1. a term used to question one's actions, behavior, and/or character when that person does something one finds surprising, confusing, or unbelievable.

"That's how you get down now dawg?"

that's like dot on dice

1. a term used to signal that something is 100% guaranteed; something is a sure thing.

"I already told you we gettin' in, that's like dot on dice."

that's like tryin' to squeeze blood from a turnip

1. impossible; undoable.

that's love

1. a term used to express gratitude for someone's generosity.

2. a way to say, "that's fine", "that's agreeable", or "that's satisfactory" with me.

"That's love dawg, I couldn't have done it by myself." "Seven o'clock, that's love with me."

that's mandatory

1. a term used to say that something is a must.

"That's mandatory, we goin' back." "We watchin' that at six o'clock, that's mandatory."

that's me

1. a term used to declare ownership of something. (var. that's me [all day])

"That's me now dawg."

that's money

1. guaranteed; a sure thing. (var. that's [like] money in the bank)

"Don't worry about it, that's money."

that's my manz an'nim

1. a hip way to acknowledge a group of males one considers to be his friends. (var. that's my man an'nim)

"Yeah yeah yeah, that's my manz an'nim from B.K."

that's my regular

1. a term used to boast or praise oneself for doing something outstanding [also used when accepting a compliment].

"That wasn't luck, that's my regular."

that's my word!

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt [usually used when trying to convince someone you are telling the truth].

"I won't say nothin', that's my word." "That's my word, if you believe her I'm outta here."

that's my work

1. a boisterous way to take credit and give praise to oneself at the same time. (var. you see my work)

that's not/ain't you

1. a term used when telling someone that his/her behavior or actions aren't consistent with his/her normal behavior or actions. (var. that ain't you)

"You be tryin' to act like them, but that's not you." "I know that ain't you."

that's on everything

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thoughts leaving no room for doubt [usually used when attempting to convince]. (var. that's on everthing I love)

"That's on everthing, I'll be here when you get back."

that's on you

1. a way to inform someone that a decision is his/her choice to make.

2. a way to say, "that's your choice/ decision", "if that's what you want to do", "I don't care what you do", or "so what".

"That's on you Slim, I'm goin'." "If you can't wait, that's on you."

that's payback from way back

1. a term used to inform someone that a specific action was retaliation for a previous wrong he/she inflected on you.

that's sh**

1. something one finds entertaining [usually used in reference to music, dance, or tevelvision].

"Good Times used to be my sh**." "Let me hear that, that's my sh**."

that's that I know

1. a term used to mock or taunt one's opponent when he/she makes a mistake or misses an opportunity to score a point against you in competition.

"That's the Jay Boogie I know."

that's that bullsh**

1. a way to reprimand someone for doing something petty, extremely disappointing or shameful.

2. a term used to express one's discontent or exasperation with an unfair situation or treatment. (var. that's that sucker sh**/bit** sh**)

that's that sh**

1. an enthusiastic way to emphasize something that one finds enjoayable, entertaining, or pleasurable.

"That's that sh** right there Dawg."

that's the dumbest thing since leather baseball caps

1. a way to express how stupid, ridiculous, or outrageous something is. (var. that's the dumbest thing since paper condoms )

that's the sh** that kills me

1. a term used to indenify something that is specifically triggering your anger. (var. that's the sh** that pisses me off)

"He didn't even call to thank me, that's the sh** that kills me." "That's the sh** that kills me, I never asked you for nothin'."

that's what ya mouth say

1. a term used to dismiss one's claims or threats [usually used challengingly and/or sarcastically].

that's what's up

1. a term used to express one's approval, praise, or support of another's assessment or thought [also used in recognition of one's performance or achievement]. (var. [now] that's whassup)

"Shortie in them tight ass jeans, that's what's up for real."

that's what's wrong with people now

1. a sarcastic way to respond to someone's unwanted and unsolicited advice or opinion and/or when one is inquiring about affairs which don't concern him/her. (var. that's what's wrong with people now they don't mind [know how to mind] their business)

that's why the graveyard full/filled/packed now

1. a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand someone for being nosy.

2. a witty way to tell someone to "mind your business" [when that person is asking questions about something that doesn't concerns him/her].

that's ya work?

1. a way to ask someone does he/she deserve credit for something.

"That's ya work Dawg?"

the average Joe

1. a modest male whose character, behavior, or actions are similar to a group of males who are not very exciting, outgoing, ambitious, spontaneous, or who doesn't exhibit leadership qualities. (var. the average Joe Blow)

"She said she don't wanna deal with the average Joe."

the beast coast

1. a way to refer to the East coast of the United States.

the bing

1. the punitive section of a prison or jail; solitary confinement.

"I spent my last three months in the bing."

the Board

1. the Parole Board.

"I been to the Board twice and got shot down twice."

the bomb

1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind. (var. [something that's] the bomb diggy/diggity/ditty)

"That card you sent me was the bomb."

The Boogie Burnt Down

1. the Bronx, N.Y. (var. the B.X.)

The Boogie Down

1. the Bronx, N.Y. (var. The Boogie Down Bronx)

"Hip-Hop started in The Boogie Down."

The Bottom

1. Miami, Florida. See also: M.I.A

"I know some good people from The Bottom."

the butt

1. a covert way to refer to sex.

"You think I just want the butt." "Now that you got the butt are you still going to call me?"

the County

1. a way to refer to the County Jail, City jail, or local lockup.

"She left his ass in the County to rot."

the deuce

1. 42nd Street in Manhattan. (var. forty doo-wop, forty deuce)

"I posed to take her to the deuce tonight."

the dirty dirty

1. a hip way to refer to any southern state.

"We met while she was going to college in the dirty dirty."

The East

1. the East New York section of Brooklyn N.Y.

"My first crib was in The East."

the fall-back section

1. a fictitious place or area to send someone who has said something ridiculous, negative, or un-encouraging. (var. [to] put/send [someone] to the fall-back section)

"I'm about to drop ya man off in the fall-back section for talkin' like that."

the fort

1. one's dwellings or place of business.

"Meet me back at the fort." "Keep the fort in order while I'm gone."

The Fort

1. the Fort Greene public housing complex in Brooklyn NY.

the game

1. a term used to refer to drug dealing. (var. the drug game)

"There's only two ways out the game, death or prison."

the gift to gab

1. one who has the unique ability to convince and/or persuade others with words.

2. one who talks eloquently.

"You was born with the gift to gab." "Use your gift to gab."

the gift that keeps on giving

1. the herpes virus.

the God

1. a term of endearment and respect used in reference to a male friend; friend [also used when referring to oneself]. (var. the God [one's name])

"When the last time you heard from the God?" "Is the God Unique there?"

the grown-up

1. a covert way to refer to sexual intercourse.

the hottest sh** out

1. something that is better than anything that is similar to it.

"Nas ether was the hottest sh** out for a minute."

The Island

1. Rikers Island Detention Facility. (var. The Rock)

"I hafta go pick up my man from The Island."

the joint

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

"That's the joint now." "That was the joint back in the days."

the jump-off

1. the start of an event or gathering.

2. an event or gathering.

"What time is the jump-off?" "Are there gonna be chicks at this jump-off?"

the kid

1. a way to refer to oneself.

"You know the kid wasn't goin' for that." "She said she's diggin' the kid."

the lick

1. a good idea or plan.

"Gettin' there about two in the mornin' is the lick." "Stayin' to watch the fight with you was the lick."

the loose booty

1. diarrhea.

"He been in the crib all day, with the loose booty." "That burrito gave me the loose booty."

the man

1. a male whose character and/or performance excels and/or stands out amongst his peers.

2. the male in charge, with the connections or influence [used as a compliment or praise].

"You know you the man right?" "Go in there and show them who the man is."

the man

1. a term used to refer to the police. See also: five-o, jake

"We got stopped by the man for nothin'."

The Most High

1. a term used when making reference to God or a higher deity.

"You always have to give praise to The Most High."

The Nation

1. The Nation of Islam.

"I think she joined The Nation."

the next man

1. a way to refer to a male in the third sense.

" I'm not spendin' money on you so you can look good for the next man."

the okeydoke

1. the lie, con, or deception used to trick, sucker, or take advantage of someone. (var. the ol' okeydoke)

"You almost fell for the okeydoke." "Ya man tried the ol' okeydoke."

the older you get the dumber you get

1. a term used when scolding someone for making a stupid mistake, comment, or decision.

the only thing bad about you is your breath

1. new school a witty way to dismiss someone's tough talk or empty threats.

the package

1. the H.I.V. or AIDS virus. (var. that package)

"He don't know who gave'em the package."

the pen

1. prison.

2. the penitentiary. See also: up-north

"I took care of the lil homie in the pen."

the p-now

1. prison or jail.

2. a way to say, "the penal system". (var. the pnile)

"He been to the p-now three times."

the price of tea just went up in China

1. a witty way to inform someone that the price for your help or doing a favor has just been increased [usually as a result of that person doing something which offended you].

the real

1. the truth; the facts. (var. the re ally real/realz)

"Is this the real?" "Somebody already gave me the really real."

the real deal Holyfield

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

2. authentic. (var. [something that's] the real) ex "When it comes to Hip-Hop, KRS is the real deal Holyfield."

the rest

1. one's apartment or house.

2. where one lives. (var. [where someone] rests at)

"Lets go back to the rest." "I invited her and her friends to the rest."

the runnin's

1. the whole story; the facts; the details.

2. the truth.

"Did Shortie tell you the runnin's?" "I need to know what the runnin's are."

the sh**

1. one whose talents and performance stands out amongst his/her peers; to be the best at what one does. (var. [someone who's] the shiznit)

"You think you the sh**." "I am the sh**."

the sh**

1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind. (var. [something that's] the sh**s/shiznit)

"I like that, that's the sh**."

the side pocket

1. the punitive or segregated part of a prison where prisoners spendtime in solitary confinement [usually for disciplinary reasons]. See also: bing

"They took'em to the side pocket for fightin'."

the store-man

1. the inmate who inmates can go to borrow or purchase items that are normally sold through the prison commissary [at an inflated price because inmates are receiving such items on credit].

"Every jail got a store-man."

the sure shot

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

"This gots to be the sure shot."

the wild thing

1. a way to refer to sex.

"She hasn't done the wild thing in awhile." "Sound like your parents in there doin' the wild thing."

them boys

1. a term used to refer a tough group of guys [who are not necessarily one's friends].

"You know them boys from Brooklyn don't play."

them my peoples

1. a term used to acknowledge a group of people who are one's friends. See also: my manz an'nim

"They wouldn't violate, them my peoples."

them peoples

1. a term used to refer to law enforcement agents or agencies connected to law enforcement.

"Them peoples been by here looking for you again."

them thangs/things

1. kilograms of cocaine.

"I got them things for twenty a pop." "How many of them thangs you want?"

there's a fungus among us

1. a witty way to declare that a foul order or stench is coming from someone in the general area yet who remains unidentified.

they bangin' in Little Rock

1. a covert way to announce there's an illegal dice game going on.

they say Neports not su-ports

1. a term used to complain when someone asks for a cigarette [often turning the person down or making it clear that he/she has to buy his/her cigarettes]. (var. this ain't no/a party pack, you grown buy ya own)

thick

1. a female who has a big butt, thighs, and/or breasts. (var. [a female who's] thick as a govermint mule/as all out doors/ as a muhf**ka)

"She used to be thick, „til she started usin' drugs."

thick as grandma's gravy

1. new school a female who has a big butt, large thighs, and large breasts; a body worthy of praise.

"I seen shortie in a bathin' suit, yo kid I'm tellin' you, she's thick as grandma's gravy."

think it ain't

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt [usually used when being questioned about a fact or the truthfulness of a claim]. (var. think it ain't when it is)

"Think it ain't, this game is about to be over."

think my head screw on backwards?

1. old & new school a term used in response to someone's foolish attempt to tell you something unbelievable or outrageously ridiculous in an effort to deceive or con you. (var. [you] think my head screws off and on?)

thinks he/she is jive slick

1. one who thinks he/she possesses an unique ability to con, manipulate, or deceive people.

"This chick be thinkin' she jive slick, but I'm hip to all her bullsh**."

thinks he/she is the sh**/sh**s

1. one who has an overrated opinion of his/her self worth, importance, status; conceited.

"You just think you the sh**."

thinks his/her sh** don't stink

1. someone who is quick to criticize others and who doesn't think or like to admit that he/she does wrong.

"You one of those same people who don't think that their sh** stinks."

third leg

1. a covert way to refer to a penis.

"She tried to kick my third leg."

thirsty

1. desperate; in urgent need.

"When you thirsty, ain't no tellin' what you'd do to get a couple dollars." "Some catz come home from prison madd thirsty."

this is some bullsh**

1. a matter of fact way to express one's discontent, dissatisfaction, annoyance, disbelief, frustration, surprise or unfair treatment. (var. this is some real/straight/straight-up bullsh**, this is that real/straight/straight -up bullsh**)

"I don't believe this, this is some bullsh**."

this that and the 3rd

1. a way to refer to all the different things someone has said during a single conversation.

"I dunno, she came in here talkin' about this that and the 3rd and I was like, yo you hafta talk to him about that."

this that boy

1. a term used to announce oneself to a group of people.

2. a term used to give oneself a verbal acknowledgement. (var. that's that boy [the person's name])

"This that boy Moe Deezy, I'm back believe me."

thorough

1. a stand up individual who possess a character that is unwavering during pressure or dangerous situations. (var. [a female who's a] thorough bred)

"Shortie thorough as they come." "The time can make thorough catz lay down sometimes."

three piece catz

1. males who are legally employed.

"She datin' this three piece cat now."

through

1. someone who has received or facing an extremely long prison sentence.

2. someone no longer able to perform to his/her past excellence. (var. [someone who's] through dealin' )

"They got busted in N.C., they through."

throw a block for

1. to purposely obscure the view for a friend or love one to avoid others from observing what he/she is doing [usually done by positioning one's body in a way that puts one out of view of others]. (var. [to] throw a block)

"You think you can throw me a block?"

throw a brick

1. the act of committing a crime for money.

"There's been times I came this close to throwin' a brick." "I'm not throwin' no more bricks."

throw a dog a bone

1. a witty way to ask someone to help you financially [usually by lending you money]. (var. throw a bum a crumb)

throw a fit

1. to become outraged and disruptive [usually as a result of being upset]. (var. [to] throw a natural fit)

"When she found out I was lyin', Shortie threw a fit."

throw „bows

1. the act of throwing or flinging one's elbows in a fight or basketball game.

"We started throwin' them „bows to get through the crowd."

throw bullsh** in the game

1. to lie or do something deceptive in an attempt to derail one's plan, effort, or goal [while attempting to ruin one's reputation or credibility].

"Then here she comes tryin' to throw some bullsh** in the game."

throw'd

1. drunk; intoxicated.

"Man I was so throw'd I couldn't even drive home last night, I had to take a cab." "Shortie an'nim got throw'd at the club last night."

throw down

1. to fist fight; to box. (var. [a] throwdown

"They outside about to throw down."

throw joints

1. to fist fight; to box. See also: shoot joints

"I left when I seen Shortie and her momz about to throw joints."

throw set up

1. to make some sort of hand gesture or signal in one's representation of one's gang or organization. (var. [to] throw up [one's] set)

throw shade

1. to act stuck up and/or snobbish.

2. to purposely ignore and/or act like one is better than people he/she one used to socialize with [usually when one acquires material or financial wealth and/or a position of stature]. See also: highside

throw them thangs

1. to have the ability and skill to fist fight or box. See also: shoot joints

"I know one thing you better know how to throw them thangs talkin' like that."

throw them things up

1. the act of making some sort of hand gesture to signal one's representation and respect towards his/her neighborhood, city, state, or friends, or organization.

"I know I have to throw them things up for my manz an'nim locked down."

throwin' bricks at the penitentiary

1. someone who is doing things that can and will eventually send him/her to jail or prison.

"I'm tired of throwin' bricks at the penitentiary."

trust like that

1. to trust someone unconditionally/100 percent.

"No offense, but I don't trust nobody like that."

thug love

1. the unconditional love between friends or mates who consider themselves "thugs" or "thugged out".

"The reason you can't understand it, cause this is thug love Shortie."

thug passion

1. an alcoholic beverage named Alize'.

thugged out

1. a young individual who projects an image of being a tough guy and/or criminal through his/her actions, behavior, and personality. (var. [someone who's] thuggin' it)

"You haven't seen ya man in awhile, yo Dawg thugged out for real."

thugs

1. young individuals who have a tough guy and/or criminal persona. (var. [someone who's] thuggish)

"There's more to life than being a thug."

thump

1. to fist fight. (var. [to] thump with [someone])

"Shortie said she wants to thump with your new girl."

thumpin'

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

"Tell me these new G-Unit joints ain't thumpin'."

tight

1. extremely good looking and always has a stunning appearance.

"What happened to shortie she used to be tight."

tight

1. well groomed and dresses nicely.

"Homes been tight since High School."

tight

1. extremely close friends.

"I'm tight with all my peoples."

tight

1. outstanding; unique; the best of its kind. (var. [something that's] tight to death)

"Tina Turner new sh** is tight."

tight

1. angry; upset; seething. (var. [to be] tight [with someone])

"I wouldn't say anything right now, she kinda tight over what you said."

tighten up

1. to give or loan someone something as a favor or a sign of one's generosity.

2. to show someone preferential treatment. See also: hook up

"You think you can tighten us up the next time you come to town?"

tighten up

1. a term used to advise and/or encourage someone to concentrate or put more effort into what he/she is doing.

"Tighten up Dawg, we can win this."

tighten up on

1. to be more strict with someone than you have been in the past.

"I'mma hafta tighten up on you „til I see better grades."

tigobitties

1. a covert term males use to say, "big ol' titties", or "titties".

Timberland'd up

1. a term used to describe a person being kicked while on the ground by an individual or group of individuals who happen to have on boots made by Timberland.

"We catch ya man on the A train we gonna Timberland his ass up."

timbos

1. Timberland brand boots. (var. tims) See also: 40 belows

"Slim came to school the first day rockin' some timbos and shorts."

tip in

1. to arrive at one's destination.

"Don't come tippin' in here past twelve." "Guess what time she tipped her ass in here?"

tipsy

1. slightly or almost drunk.

"You was a lil more than tipsy."

tired

1. one who is not cool or hip.

2. one who follows outdated or corny styles, trends, or fashions.

"Here comes your tired friends." "You are so tired its unbelievable."

tired

1. something made or put together in poor taste and/or poor quality [usually used as a negative way to critique].

"And she had the nerve to come to the dance in these tired blue suede shoes."

tired

1. of poor quality or in poor taste.

"I'm through with all ya tired excuses."

titty shot

1. the intentional or unintended exposure of a female's breasts.

"I heard she did a titty shot in this new movie." "There's a titty shot of her in the new Source issue."

to the utmost

1. to the best of one's ability.

2. with all sincerity.

"I loved Shortie to the utmost."

to this day…

1. a way to say, "up until to this very day" when referring to the present [often used as a prelude].

"To this day I still say she stole my ring and bracelet."

toast

1. a firearm; handgun. (var. [a] toaster)

"They looked everywhere for the toast."

toe hold

1. an advantage, slight edge, or small opportunity used for future progress.

"All I need is a toe hold, and I'll be back in business."

toe-tag

1. a covert way to refer to a homicide.

"Somebody finally toe-tagged ya man."

toke

1. the act of smoking marijuana.

"I seen you back there tokin'."

toke „til you choke

1. a hip way to encourage someone to continue smoking the marijuana that he/she is smoking until he/she has had enough.

tongue

1. to stick one's tongue in another's mouth while kissing; to French kiss. (var. [to] tongue [someone] down, [to] have/put tongue all down [someone's] throat, [to] tongue kiss)

"I don't tongue on the first date."

tongue skills

1. a covert way to praise a female's ability to perform oral sex [usually a male's term].

"Yo son, shortie tongue skills ain't nooo joke."

too light in the ass

1. school a witty way to dismiss someone as being physically unable to compete or pose any serious threat [often used to taunt one's opponent].

"Dawg, you too light in the ass to mess with me."

too light to fight, too thin to win

1. a witty way to taunt someone about not having what it takes to beat you and/or compete against you [also used to dismiss someone's tough talk and/or threats].

too many Chiefs and not enough Indians

1. new school a term used to point out a group's difficulty to accomplish anything because everyone wants to be the person giving the orders.

too short for a long conversation

1. someone who's extremely close to finishing his/her prison sentence.

tool

1. a firearm; handgun. (var. [a] tooly)

"Police found the tools they used."

toot

1. to sniff cocaine.

"They caught „em tootin' in the bathroom at work and fired his ass."

tootbrush up'd

1. to be in possession of a toothbrush that has been made into a weapon [usually by sharping the end or affixing a razor to the end part].

tore up

1. unattractive; not appealing.

2. haggard and unkempt.

3. to look much older than one's real age. (var. [someone who's] tore up from the floor up) See also: beat up from the feet up

"I seen a picture of shortie and she tore up."

tore up

1. drunk; intoxicated.

"They came back from the party tore up."

toss

1. the act of having sex. (var. [to] toss [someone] up)

"I heard you was tryin' to toss my friend."

toss at

1. to share an idea or thought with someone in hopes of soliciting an opinion or advice. (var. [to] toss [something] up in the air)

"I want to toss this at you and see what you think."

tote them burners

1. the act of carrying guns.

"When I get out this time, I'm done totin' them burners."

touch

1. the act of bringing great bodily harm to someone [possibly resulting in death]. (var. [to] touch [someone] up, [to] touch [someone's] wig)

"You can get touched boy, don't get that twisted."

touch paper

1. to make or have access to large amounts of money [usually acquired through shady or illegal means].

"Them catz frontin' they ain't never touch no paper." "We was out there touchin' real paper."

touchdown

1. to return home after completing one's prison sentence.

2. to arrive. (var. [to] touch the town)

"I'm about to touchdown real soon."

tough

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

"Wait „til you see this tough outfit I got for the party."

tough titty

1. a playful or sarcastic way to say, "too bad" or "tha t's your problem" when someone is complaining about your treatment towards him/her.

"That's tough titty but you're not goin'."

toy

1. one who is not cool, hip, or in the know. (var. [someone who's a] toy ass [person])

"I seen'er with this toy earlier."

toy cops

1. security guards.

"Its the toy cops that give you the most hassle at the mall."

track record

1. a female's sexual past, background, and/or reputation.

"You hafta find out what her track record look like first Dawg."

transform on

1. to gather one's friends or family members in a group for the purpose of showing strength, support, and unity when one is confronted with a situation where one feels threatened by more than one person.

"Don't start no sh** up in here, that whole family will transform on you in a heartbeat."

trap

1. money.

"How much trap you bring with you?"

trap off

1. a situation or action designed or destined to get one in trouble or in a very precarious situation.

"That's a trap off son, I would chill." "And the thing about it, I already knew it was a trap off."

trap off

1. to do or say something that gets one in trouble and/or caught.

"I bet you any amount of money, he goes in there and traps himself off." "He let the police trap'em off."

trapped off

1. arrested; caught in the act. See also: hemmed up

"All five of them got trapped off in N.C."

trash

1. poor in quality; unsatisfactory. (var. something that's] straight trash) See also: garbage

"I bought his new album and that sh** is trash."

traum

1. marijuana. (var. trauma)

travel legit

1. to travel without possessing anything illegal and to carry one's legitimate identification.

"Are y'all travelin' legit on this trip?"

tre deuce

1. a 32. caliber handgun.

tre eight

1. a 38. caliber handgun.

treat like a stepchild

1. to treat someone mean, with neglect, and/or unfair. (var. [to] treat [someone] like a nappy headed stepchild/a wet food stamp/sh** on a stick)

"I'm tired of you treatin' me like a step child."

treat like dirt/sh**

1. to treat a friend or loved one in a mean and disrespectful way.

"I couldn't let her keep treatin' me like sh** so I left."

treat yaself, don't cheat yaself

1. a term used to encourage someone to treat himself/herself to something nice or to an extra expenditure.

trees

1. marijuana.

"The cops found madd trees in the truck."

trick money

1. to spend one's money foolishly or recklessly in an attempt to impress others or when pursuing friendship/ intimacy with someone of the opposite sex. (var. [to] trick on [someone], [to] trick [something] on [someone]) See also: a trick

"This fool tricked all his money on a stripper, and he doesn't have the money to pay his rent."

tricked out

1. a vehicle that has been accessorized.

"You see that tricked out truck over there?"

tricknowledgy

1. lies; half truths; deceptions.

"He definitely knows how to use tricknowledgy when he wants to get his way."

tried and true

1. someone who has proven to be a real friend showing unwavering support through the good times and bad.

"I gotta make Shortie wifey, she's tried and true."

tried by twelve and/but hung by one

1. someone who has been convicted in a jury trial because of the testimony given by a friend of love one.

trife

1. petty; lowdown; without morals.

2. irresponsible and undependable. (var. [someone who's] triflin', [someone who's] livin' the trife life)

"Shortie madd trife Dawg." "You too trife for me."

triflin' mental

1. irresponsible and often deadbeat dad.

"If you think that's bad, then I need to tell you about my triflin' mental."

trim

1. to sucker, fool, or con someone out of something [usually money].

2. to win all of one's money gambling against him/her. (var. [to] trim [someone] for his/her sh**)

"I'm about to go in here and trim these catz."

trim

1. a covert term males use for sex and/or the vagina.

"Shortie ain't given up no trim."

trip

1. to make a big deal out of something trival [usually resulting in an unpleasant scene].

2. to act unruly and disruptive when upset or angered. (var. [to] trip on [someone], [to] trip out on [someone])

"Before you start trippin' let me tell you what happened."

triple beam

1. a special scale to weigh drugs with.

triple beams dreams

1. dreams people have about getting rich in the drug trade.

triple "F"

1. a "fake", a "fraud", and a "phony". ex. "I knew you was triple "F" when I first met you."

troll

1. unattractive; ugly.

"I coulda died when he showed up with that troll."

troop

1. a term of endearment among friends; friend.

2. a way to address someone whose name you do not know or don't want to use in front of others. (var. trooper)

What time you got troop?"

troop for

1. to show unwavering support for someone through the good times and bad [even if it means putting oneself in jeopardy].

"I never thought he'd troop for me like this."

troop out

1. to remain steadfast and resilient during times of troubles [even if it means putting oneself in jeopardy for a friend or love one]. (var. [to] troop [something] out with [someone])

"You sure you wanna troop this out with me?"

troop outta state

1. to travel to another state to sell drugs. (var. [to] troop in and outta state)

"My manz want me to troop with him outta state."

trooper

1. a stand up individual who won't bow to pressure and shows unwavering support for a friend during the good times and bad [even if it means putting oneself in jeopardy].

"You found yaself a real trooper."

tropical

1. marijuana.

truck jewels

1. big gaudy gold chains.

"Slick Rick still rockin' truck jewels."

true

1. a term used to express being in agreement with and/or being able to relate to someone. (var. true that/ indeed) See also: word

"True, I think its best we leave up outta here."

true to the game

1. one who is dedicated to his/her profe ssion, trade, or means of acquiring money [whether legal or illegal]. (var. [someone who's] true to [what he/she is doing])

"Catz like me is true to the game."

trust me

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position, claim, or thought leaving no room for doubt. (var. trust me on that)

"Trust me, if they said they comin' they comin'." "You gonna pay me my money, trust me."

truth be told…

1. a way to say, "truthfully" or "between you and me" [often used in prelude to expressing a honest or secretive thoughts].

"Truth be told, you could have been left."

try

1. to test the boundaries and limitations of one's tolerance, patience, and/or relationship with you.

2. the attempt to con, deceive, or take advantage of someone [usually for financial gain]. (var. [to] try [one's] hand)

"I can't believe you tried me like that." "Keep tryin' me like that."

try chin

1. a term used to threaten someone with testing his/her fighting or boxing skills.

"You gonna make me try that chin."

try hand

1. to take a chance; the attempt to seize an opportunity.

"The only way you gonna know is if you try ya hand." "I can't blame you for tryin' ya hand."

try some bullsh**

1. to attempt something that is deceptive, cunning, or disrespectful with a friend or love one. (var. [to] pull some [ol'] bullsh**)

"There you go tryin' some bullsh** again."

tryin' to catch

1. one who is attempting to meet someone of the opposite sex.

"Leave me alone, don't you see I'm tryin' to catch?"

tryin' to make a dollar outta fifteen cents

1. a term used to declare one's attempt to make money to supplement his/her income.

"I'm just out here tryin' to make a dollar outta fifteen cents."

tuck jewels

1. to hide or secrete one's jewelry out of view when one is scared of being robbed.

"A lot of these supposedly killer rappers have to tuck their jewels when they go back around their way."

tussle with

1. to scuffle or struggle.

2. to engage in a minor physical altercation.

"It was just a small tussle, its over now." "I don't want to tussle with you over this."

turtle

1. marijuana.

"Who brought the turtle?"

tv'd up

1. an automobile that has tv's in the headrests and/or flip down television monitors.

"It wouldn't be right if I didn't get the whip tv'd up."

twankies

1. a brand of expensive rims for automobile tires.

tweed

1. marijuana.

tweeded

1. the state of being high from marijuana.

"They police found them gettin' tweeded in the back of the bus."

tweekin'

1. demonstrating erratic behavior [usually because that person is high on cocaine].

"I was surprised, she came in here tweekin' kid."

twerk

1. to work one's body on the dance floor or in the bed during sex.

2. to gyrate one's hips.

"Shortie really knows who to twerk it."

twist

1. a covert way to refer to sexual intercourse. (var. [to] twist [a female] out)

"I was just about to twist shortie before you called."

twist cap

1. a term used to describe being shot in the head. (var. [to] twist [someone's] cap back) See also: peel head back

" That's the second time they tried to twist ya mans cap."

twisted

1. drunk; intoxicated.

"And she had the nerve to show up twisted"

twisted

1. confused; mistaken.

2. angry; upset; mad.

"You have that twisted." "Don't get that twisted." "That's who got me twisted." "Yeah, I was kinda twisted about that."

two bullets runnin' wild

1. two 1 year prison sentences to be served consecutively.

two faceded

1. someone you talk to in confidence who goes behind your back and talks about you and your secrets to others; a friend who talks negatively about you to people he/she knows you do not like and/or socialize with.

"Your problem is, you too two faceded."

two minutes off ass

1. very close to beating that person up [often used as an empty threat]. ex. "You need to stop playin' cause I'm already two minutes off your ass."

two piece

1. to punch someone in the face, mouth, or jaw two times in rapid succession [usually when one isn't expecting to be hit]. (var. [to] give [someone] a two piece)

"Next thing you know she hit'em with a two piece."

two tears in a bucket, muhf**k it

1. a matter of fact to say "I don't care", "whatever", or "so what" [usually used in an argument to signal that one is not afraid or unintimidated].

type hot

1. extremely mad, angry, or upset.

"I seen it in her face, she was type hot about that there."

2 triple 0

1. the year 2000. (var. 2G)

"How'd you bring in the 2 triple 0?"

24-7

1. all the time; constantly. (var. 24-7-365)

"You can call me here 24-7."

today?

1. a witty way to reprimand someone for doing or saying something stupid, ridiculous, or outrageous.