Street Slang
Street slang and drill vocabulary — the words from the block, defined with no filter.
173 words
An all-purpose 'okay,' 'deal,' or 'we'll see' — agreement or a challenge.
Driving into a rival area looking for trouble — or, in production, the signature gliding 808 bass.
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London filler tagged onto the end of sentences for emphasis — 'still,' but stretched.
Acting wild, going overboard, or behaving unreasonably.
A friend or mate — UK road slang term of address.
UK street slang for a disloyal, untrustworthy person, or a fake friend.
A lot, loads, or very — an intensifier for quantity or degree.
When someone's saying something disrespectful, unreasonable, or out of pocket.
Obvious, exposed, or easily noticed — something so visible it draws attention.
Someone relentlessly focused on making money — chasing the bag above all else.
Jamaican word for feeling good, at peace, and everything being alright.
Money — chasing paper means chasing cash.
British slang meaning sexually attractive or good-looking, not physically in shape.
Leave it, forget it, or let it go — a plea to drop something.
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Certified — meaning legit, confirmed, or definitely true.
Stacks of cash — from the rubber bands around bundles of bills; a "band" is $1,000.
The people who've been with you from the very beginning.
A term of address for a close friend or anyone you're talking to.
Cash money — green like a head of lettuce.
Means 'seriously' or 'for real' — you're not joking even a little.
A loyal crew member down to put in work — pronounced like 'hitter' without the hard ending.
A British/MLE exclamation of surprise, shock, or emphasis — like "damn" or "whoa."
A swear-on-it phrase meaning 'I promise, on my brother's life.'
To show off your money, style, or success — flexing for the audience.
A smashed-together way of saying 'talking about' that AAVE speakers use all day.
Smashed 'about to' — on the verge of doing something right now.
Traitors or untrustworthy people — the plural of paigon in UK road slang.
"Isn't it" — a British tag used to seek agreement or as a general affirmation.
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To praise, hype up, or give respect to someone — a shout-out, Jamaican style.
Patois for 'to eat' — usually eating fast, hungrily, or with relish.
Your group of male friends or crew — London slang for "the boys" or a wider group of guys.
A light-hearted British insult for a fool or idiot, usually said with affection.
British slang for someone or something seriously attractive, fit, or top-quality.
Impressive, hard, or sick — high praise for skill, especially in music.
A haircut — getting a fresh trim from the barbers is a roadman ritual.
An offensive British slur, originally a derogatory term for Travellers, also used to mean tacky or cheap.
Being out enjoying yourself, socializing, and living life — not stuck inside.
Ugly, worn out, or in bad condition.
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Money — a cousin of 'guap,' all about the cash flow.
An acronym for "Slime Love All The Time" — a hip-hop expression of loyalty and solidarity.
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Money, especially a serious amount of it.
A thing, situation, or an attractive woman.
A UK insult for a useless, good-for-nothing man who contributes nothing.
Genuinely involved in road life — putting in real work, not just rapping about it.
A young person, kid, or youth — UK slang from Jamaican Patois.
London term for 'brother' or 'bro,' borrowed from the Arabic word for brother.
A car — especially a stylish or expensive one.
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To go make money or secure a financial win.
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'I see' or 'understood' — a way of acknowledging you get it.
Money — UK slang, short for "pounds"; "making P's" means making money.
All good, fine, or relaxed — 'it's calm' means no worries.
In UK slang, unfortunate or a bad situation — though it can also mean the very best in other contexts.
Money, especially a thick stack of it — getting cake means getting paid.
A rhetorical 'explain this' aimed at something illogical or unfair.
A quick Patois-rooted greeting, like 'yo' or 'oi' between bredren.
To ignore someone — leaving them on read or blanking them entirely.
A thick roll of cash folded and tied off — a fat wad of bills.
Tedious, too much effort, or a hassle that's not worth it.
Your connection — the person who can get you what you need, party or otherwise.
Thousands of dollars in cash — one rack is $1,000.
Selling drugs to make money — the grind drill and trap music document.
Openly and obviously — the loud, no-shame opposite of lowkey.
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The police — used in UK road slang and US hip-hop alike.
Dodgy, suspicious, or sketchy — something that doesn't feel right.
Patois for a child or kid — your pickney are your children.
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Very angry, often in a way that's funny because the person won't admit it.
Cash earned from the hustle or grind — money made the hard way.
"On my friends" or "on the gang" — used to swear something is true, like "I swear to God."
A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore — also slang for ending someone's career.
A nerd-meets-geek; an uncool, awkward or socially clueless person.
Flirting with or chatting someone up — UK slang.
To chill, relax, or hang out somewhere with no agenda.
Go get the money — stop wasting time and chase that paper.
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London way of saying 'I swear' or 'on my life' to insist you're telling the truth.
Thanks, cool, or all good — a versatile expression of approval.
Someone willing to do violence for a crew — and in basketball slang, just a player who scores.
Cash earned through your connect — money from the source or the hookup.
The UK street spelling of 'wha gwaan' — a casual 'what's up' greeting.
Status, success, attention, money, or momentum, especially when someone is actively making things happen.
Connected to the right people — a supplier, the scene, or inside info.
"Brother" or "mate" — a casual British term of address for a friend.
Overly excited, hyped, or full of yourself — pumped up, sometimes more than warranted.
Someone rolling in cash — or the money emoji that flexes it.
Overly upset, bothered, or desperate about something that isn't worth it.
UK slang meaning very attractive or, separately, physically muscular.
To get something through smooth skill or slick manoeuvring — sometimes by trickery.
The girls — the female counterpart to 'mandem,' a group of women.
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To arrive or show up somewhere — 'you reaching the party?'
A meetup or hangout — 'we had a linkup' means we got together.
A relaxed 'alright' — agreement, acknowledgment, or a casual goodbye.
To level up, take control, and improve your status or finances.
Patois for home or Jamaica itself — 'back a yard' means back home.
A little extra freebie thrown in — Jamaica's version of a bonus or lagniappe.
The block or area where your enemies — the opps — live and operate.
Money, plain and simple — the cheddar, the paper, the cash.
Get the money, lock in the win, don't fumble the opportunity in front of you.
Patois for 'dirty' — can mean filthy, an insult, or a sick beat that goes hard.
A huge payday — the kind of money that changes your whole situation.
Patois for a con artist, trickster, or smooth-talking hustler.
To make money and provide — everybody at the table getting fed.
Patois for 'understood' or 'I get you' — agreement and acknowledgement in one word.
Patois for 'can't' — can't do, can't manage, can't be bothered.
An insult for someone being an idiot or a menace, common in UK and Irish slang.
Always ready and down for whatever — no hesitation, on demand.
Said at the end of a statement to mean 'and that's final' — no debate.
Acting irrationally, overreacting, or being wrong about something.
Your local area, neighborhood, or hood.
A lie. To 'cap' is to lie; 'no cap' means no lie, for real.
A gentle British and Scottish insult for a foolish, hapless, or absent-minded person.
An oath meaning 'I swear,' invoking Jah (God) — basically 'on my life.'
Cool, excellent, or great — old-school London slang.
Madness or chaos — a wild situation. Short for 'madness.'
A UK term for a streetwise young man tied to road culture; can be respect or mockery.
Short for a Draco pistol — a popular firearm reference in trap and drill lyrics.
Locked into money mode — focused entirely on getting paid.
Caught off guard, unprepared, or slipping — in a vulnerable position.
Patois for 'going on' — what's happening, or telling someone to carry on.
"Fixing to" — about to or going to do something soon.
Money or profit — 'getting coin' means getting paid.
Patois pronunciation of 'girl' — a girl, woman, or someone's girlfriend.
An affectionate term for a close friend or brother, rooted in Jamaican Patois.
Conflict, beef, or a problem with someone — 'who's got smoke?'
To spend a large amount of money on something, no flinching.
Real conversation about money — making it, moving it, multiplying it.
Patois pronunciation of 'little' — small in size, amount, or affection.
Money, cash, paper — a classic West Coast term for the green.
Disrespectful, sly, or taking someone for a fool.
Coded slang for a firearm, especially a long gun — common in drill lyrics to dodge moderation.
To move around quietly, often up to something or scoping a situation out.
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UK street slang for a respected, top-tier person; the boss or main man.
A fake friend, traitor, or untrustworthy person — UK slang from "pagan."
To burn, smoke, or to disregard/dismiss something or someone.
A lot of, plenty — 'brave man came to the rave.'
Smashed-together 'trying to' — wanting or about to do something.
Really good or really satisfying — food, music, or a vibe that lands.
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Working hard and consistently toward a goal, especially making money.
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'You already know' — an emphatic yes, agreement, or confirmation.
To collect a serious amount of money or land a big win.
British slang for a soft, pathetic, or wimpy person who can't handle anything.
Large amounts of money — often a stack means a thousand dollars.
To watch, study, or check someone or something out closely.
To show up somewhere, often unexpectedly — to make an appearance and let your presence be felt.
Strong, impressive, or cool — London slang popularised by Lethal Bizzle.
A mild insult for an idiot or fool, borrowed from the Arabic word for 'boy.'
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A disrespectful insult or diss, or the act of taking the mick out of someone.
A close friend or loyal ally — a term of endearment popularized in rap, especially YSL.
The classic Jamaican greeting — literally 'what's going on', like 'what's up'.
To meet up with someone, or to date casually.
To destroy, break, or wreck something — or to absolutely smash a performance.
A device that makes a pistol fire fully automatic — a heavily referenced and illegal modification in drill.
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A large amount of money — slang for serious cash.
Quietly, secretly, or kind of — softening or admitting something a little.
Your enemies, rivals, or opposition — especially a rival crew, gang, or anyone who's against you.
Money in general — borrowing the Spanish word as a casual flex term.
Showing off your money, status, or wins — putting it on display.
Big money — the more commas in your bank balance, the richer you are.