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2 1 3 (two one three)
2 1 3 is another reference to living in southern California. 2 1 3 is the area code to many a "gangsta's" and "playas" cellular phones. Cellular phones are quite a status symbol in 2 1 3. They indicate that you have a lot of money, but cannot afford a home phone line.
411 = I need information
5-0 = police
5-0 = run like hell
A B C
Axe
This has nothing to do with a forest tool, rather it means to inquire. Examples are "Yo, let me axe you something?" or "Don't axe me dat no mo."
areous = area
aw-ite = acknowledged syn. Aight
ball out = leave
be = are
befo = before
bemah = automotive vehicle manufactured by the B.M.W. considered to be very suave amongst a group of homies
bent = wasted
B.M.W. = Black Man Working or Black Man's Wheels
bo jangling = not paying attention, or being stupid
bomb = something that is considered popular or visuially pleasing
boo = close friend
booty = buttox
boyz = gang friends
brick = see phat
Brurva = An male acquittance
buck wild = really crazy ex. Damn sheronda went buck wild afta' Tanica called her a ho
bud = marijuana syn. Mary Jane, Da Shit, Chronic.
buggin' = actions in a mannar which is considered to be
not socially acceptable in a group of homies
bumping = it is to my likeing ex. This beat is bumpin'
bust out = to leave
busta white = a person who hangs around with but is not wanted
busta cap = shoot a gun fire a bullet ex. Shut yo punk ass up Jethro I bust a cap on yo ass
busta move = to act quickly
cent = cents
cakes = buttox
cap = bullet
Cavy Sack = A bag of Marijuana
chillin = Relaxing
chronic = marijuana
curb job = a retaliatory attack consiting of a thrust of the dental cavity of a adversarial gang member onto the cement confine barrier of a road
cold-lampin' = relaxing or hanging out
cop-blockin' = interfering in one's relations
cream = money, riches, valueables syn. Bread, paper, chesse.
crib = place of residence
curried = Talked about in an unfriendly manor
cracker
A "cracker" is a Caucasian. "Crackers" are usually stereotyped as rich suburban white males that drive BMW's and have wives named "Buffy". Ex. I ain't down wit my sista' datin some cracker
D E F
Da Bomb
"Da Bomb" means having and/or displaying great qualities. These qualities could be permanent such as "That 6-4 is da bomb" or temporary as in "Last night at da courts, Tyronne was da bomb!".
Dawgs
Not referring to any domesticate mammal. "Dawgs" are shoes. Examples are: "I just jacked me sum new dawgs", and "look at dem dawgs".
dis = that, or too harass, disrespect
da shit = marijuana
dime = bag of mixed illegal drugs, usually worth monitary
exchage units in a factor ten
dimesack = bag of mixed illegal drugs, usually worth monitary exchage units in a factor ten
dimebag = bag of mixed illegal drugs, usually worth monitary exchage units in a factor ten
dog = worn out, bad, terrible, in bad shape
Ebonics = ebony and phonics
ebony = black
"8 Ball" is yet another term for Olde English 800. Not so pleasent examples of this are "from the 8Ball, my breath start stinkin'" or the eer welcomed "8 Ball whiz", which is a lazy and lengthy unrination usually done after finishing a forty of it.
Fittin
Short for "I am going to do something." An example is "I'm fittin to eat me some lunch."
5-0 (five oh)
5-0 is the "gangsta" term for any police officer. It was taken from the old Hawaii Five-O television program, and many "gangstas" use it as a code word in place of "poe-leece".
5000 (five thousand)
5000 means "leaving", and is normally used around friends. It is used when referring to your self. An example would be "5000 G" is saying "I am leaving you, my friend".
fitty = fifty
flava = means flavor
fly = tight (see tight) or neat
fly gangster shit = going to fight
folks = police or parents
foo = fool
fronting = attempting to start a quarrel
G H I
G = acquaintance
ganja = marijuana grown in Jamaica or the flower of a
marijuana plant
gank = to steal or take from someone or something
Gorilla Pimp= A pimp who is violent with his prostitues.
gat = gun
(I'm gonna) gat yo' ass = You are angering me and I may become violent if you do not cease your actions
Gangsta
A "gangsta" is supposed to be a very dangerous individual, but the term gets very overused and spawns many "wannabes". A true "gangsta" owns a "9" and drives a "6-4", which are both defined here.
Gat
A "gat" is often referred to as a gun or pistol. Examples are "go out to the car and load the gat" or "got my gat by my side".
Haps in da hood = What's going on in the neighborhood
he be = he does
hella thick =(refers to women) cute or fine
ho = woman who engages in sexual activity for a money sum
Hook up= to get together with somebody. 2. To say that you
have drugs in your possession and your willing to sell it for a nominal fee.
homey = friend syn. young
hood = neighborhood
hoodrat = scummy girl syn. Project bitch
It's on = You and me are about to engage in a violent
confrontation
J K L
jet = leave
jigga = acquaintance
Jo = acquaintance, or it can be used as a greeting such as
yo or what's up
jocking my style = messing with me or copying me in an attempt to be cool like me
Joe Roller = police
jonx = means everything yet nothing at the same time, or my things, belongings
Kicking = Pleasing,(usually referred to music or a particular song)
kicks = shoes
La la
This is a relatively new term made famous by Puff Daddy and Mace. It is another reference to marijuana.
L.B.C.
"L.B.C." is "gangsta" and "playa" lingo for the community of Long Beach, California. This is the new breeding ground too many a "playa" and "gangsta", replacing the former "Gangsta" capitol in neighboring Compton. L.B.C. is home to Snoop Doggy Dog (now known as the DoggFather), Nate Dogg, Warren G, and former rapper turned producer Dr. Dre.
lutchie = money
Lunchin = To act in a rather uncontrollable manner
M N O
mary jane = marijuana
mo = more
moo = Move
my bad = my mistake
na = no, dissagreement
nah = no, dissagreement
nick = bag of mixed illegal drugs, usually worth monitary
exchange units in a factor five
nickelbag = bag of mixed illegal drugs, usually worth monitary exchange units in a factor five
nine = 9mm gun
9
A 9 is a 9mm handgun. This is the preferred firearm of "gangstas" due to its high firepower and capacity for 32 round clips, which are very well suited when performing drive-bys.
OE (Oh E)
"O.E." is the term for Olde English 800. For those true whities, Olde English 800 is a malt liquor usually drank in the single-serving 40 oz. size. Other sizes are the 16oz. can and the ever-popular 64oz. jug, which is my favorite. Examples of "O.E." are-"chillin' on the corner wit' a forty of OE" or "every day I drink OE and I don't go to work"
outy = bye
P Q R
Packing a piece = packing a gun ex. Back off nigga I'm
packin a piece
peace out = Good bye
Peeps = people, friend (see homie)
phat = looks good
Piece = Gun
Pigs = The police ex. Hide da shit man here comes some pigs.
Pimp steak= A sausage or a frankfurter that a pimp eats on a daily basis
player = someone who disses all his ho's
po = lacking in money
Polece = Police
Po Po = Police
Playa
A "playa" is a person (almost always male) that enjoys the company of many women.
piece
A "piece" is another "gangsta" term for a pistol.
props (peeps)
Props are compliments. They are not usually specified and come in groups. Most "props" are "given" to another for something he or she did well. "Give a playa his props for his dawgs" is an example. If "props" are especialy in order, they may be given with the seldom-used "peeps". "Peeps" may only be given WITH "props".
refer = marijuana
regulate = to force a person to accept something which he
or she does not want, agree, or wish to accept
rhymes = lyrics
rise up foo = bring it on or get out of my chair
roll out = to leave
rollen deep = good connection
represent
Represent is a verb. Most people go out and "represent" their home hood. In English "represent" usually refers to someone that is paid (like a politician or lawyer) to speak for the fee payer be it persons in a Congressman's district, or a defendant. In Ebonics, you "represent" for free. Most people when away from home are "representin" their hood. An example would be "Any playas here representin' L.B.C.?"
ride
A "ride" is usually referred to a car or other vehicle. The preferred "ride" is a 64 Chevy Impala (i.e. six-fo).
Rock
Double meaning:
1.Has nothing to do with music. Actually, it's crack cocaine. "Smokin' da rock" is it's usual
context.
2. A rock is a basketball. When you are playing basketball, and it is your possession an example
would be "It's our rock."
S T U
Sack = a plastic bag containing an illegal or controlled
substance
Schooled ya = to bask in the glory of a victory wone in a competive enviroment
scrap = A violent confrontation between two brotha's
shiiee = shit
shiiee ( your name) = What are you? Crazy?
shorty = an attractive female
sippinn' my forty = getting piss drunk
skeets = to move at a high speed
sku me = excuse me
snaps = money
sup = abbreviation for what's up
I gonna Steal you = I am plaining to punch you (Stole past tense)
steping = when a person or several people start to engage in a violent confrontation between another person, or people
straight = fine, okay
Strapped = In possession of a gun
stupposedly = supposedly
sess
"sess" is simply marijuana, usually delivered in a bag, hence "bag of sess".
Six fo' (Six-fo' Impala)
A "Six fo'" means a 1964 Chevy Impala. This is the preferred "ride" of "gangstas" due to it's spacious interior that can hold all the posse. It's size also creates some shelter in the case of return fire in a drive-by, and it's wide spacious trunk can hold many speakers and amplifiers.
shout out
Old and outdated term meaning acknowledge another, usually in a friendly manner. "Shout outs" are normally "sent", and normally are done in groups. Examples are "I'd like to send a shout out to big dog, T-e-r-r-and dot that i G, and all the playas on da south side". Now has been replaced by the current "wassup".
S.O.S
This does not mean help but in gansta language it means "Shoot On Site"
Stowe
This is not referring to the Vermont ski area in any way. It is a place of business. The most popular variety of these is the "licka stowe", which many a "gangsta" and "playa" frequent to get their favorite nightly beverage - the 40.
"toss it up"
This term just popped up recently. It replaces "wassup", which replaced "shout out". So if you hear someone yell "shout out" reform them that they are now two terms behind.
That's the bomb = that is very pleasing to me
the man = law enforcement officer or a player
tha shiznit = the best or a very potient herb
thug = hard core gangster
tight = pleasing to the eye, not loose
triping = the begings of what could lead to a violent
confrontation between two beings
try-fo-lin = that's stupid or lacking significance
V - Z
wassup
Used to be a method of acknowledging another. Very similar to the antiquated "shout out", but in the 97 format. These too are usually sent in groups. This term has recently been replaced with "toss it up".
wack = not to my likeing ex. Man dis sheit is wack.
what tha dilly yo? = what is going on?
wuz up? = hi, how are you
word up = got that straight, thats right or how's it going
yayo = money syn. Loot, bread, cream, cheese, paper.
Yo! = yeah? what is it? what do you want?
You got beef? = are you provoking me to engage into a violent confrontation?
Young = friend
Zebra= A white man/woman who thinks he or she is black
ex. Look at dat honky ass zebra syn. Afro saxon, Wiger, Oreo, honky
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4:20 (420)(4-20) n.- Commonly known as the time to smoke pot
A'ight ?- All right
Baller n.- Someone who flaunts money
Ballin v.- To flaunt money
Bammer n.- The cheaper, brown leaf marijuana
Beat Down v.- Beat up some one
Bling Bling n.- Jewelry (mostly a lot of gold jewelry) or money
Breezy n.- A female
Buggin v.- Acting strange
Bunk adj.- Really bad or aggravating
Buster n- Hater, someone who is jealous
Bustin v.- Executing an action
Butta n.- The good stuff
Cappin v.- criticizing
Cheddar n.- Money
Cheese n.- Money
Cheezin v.- Smiling
Chickenhead n.- Not a cool girl
Chillin v.- To hang out
Chizzlin v.- To hang out
Chunky adj.- Nice
Creepin v.- cheating, sneaking around
Crib n.- House, Place to live
Cuz conj.- Because
Da pron.- The
Da Bomb adj.- Awesome, Good
Dawg n.- Title for your friends
Dat adv.- That
Dip Out v.- To leave
Drama n.- Problems or problematic
Dope adj.- Excellent
Dough n.- Money
Down Low/ DL n.- Secret
Faded v. or adj.- Drunk or tight or new haircut
Foo n.- Fool
Freak n.- A very good looking female
Frontin/Front v.- To hide the truth or to be a faker
G n.- A name when greeting a friend
Game n.- The ability to flirt and get anyone you go after
Ghetto adj./adv.- Something undesirable/ Acting out of
control or just trying to receive attention
Grain n.- Money
Grass n.- Marijuana
Green n.- Marijuana or Money
Gunnin v.- criticizing
Haten v.- To hate, hate against
Holla n.- Bye or here
Holla'd v.- Laughed hard
Homie n.- Friend
Hoochie n.- A female who grants sexual favors easy
Hoochie Mama n.- Hoochie of all Hoochies
Hops n.- the ability to jump
Ice n.- Jewelry
Ill v.- Cool, in style
Jacked v./adj.- Messed up/ Stolen/ Influenced by marijuana
Janky adj.- broken, old
Jawsin' v.- lying, fibbing
Jigga n.- Gigolo, someone who is hooked up with the ladies
Kickin It v/- to relax
Lataz n.- Later
Mack v.- to steal, take advatage or pimp
Mad adv.- Large amount of
One-Time n.- A policeman
Parlayin v.- Relaxin and communicating
Partner n.- A friend
Phat/Phatty adj.- Nice or P.H.A.T which mean Pretty Hot And Tempting
Pigeon n- Ugly girl, or dependant woman
Pill n.- A basketball
Pimp adj.- Very admirable or desirable
Props n.- Admirations credited to a person because of
something done
Recognize v.- To respect
Ride n.- Someone's mode of transportation
Rollin v.- Term used while under the influence of Ecstasy
Salty v.- To be pissed
Scam v./n.- To mack/ a name given to mackers or foreplay
Scrap v. -To fight
Scrilla n.- Money syn. Yayo, bread, loot, cream, sum, or cheese
Scrub n.- Undesirable person
Shorty n.- Actually means a child or is a term of endearment for ones girlfriend
Sick adj.- Extremely good trick
Smack v.- To describe a negative, usually derogatory, comment about another person
Spent v.- Tired
Strapped adj.- Carrying a weapon
Sprung adj.- To be obsessed with
Thievin' v.- Stealing
Tight adj./adv.- Very good, Nice
Tree n.- Marijuana
Trife adj.- not cool
Triflin v.- to be not cool
Trippin v.- To act like someone who is hallucinating or on an acid trip or someone being pissed
Troop ?- A long walk or trip
Tweaker adj.- Someone who is addicted to methamphetamine (crank, speed)
Twisted v.- All messed up
Whack adj.- Bad
Whasup ?- What's going on
Whoop v.- To beat up
Wit prep.- With
X n.- Ecstasy
Ya Heard v.- Understand
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