noun
Street Slang
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· noun · atlanta
Police — typically shouted as a warning.
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The police. Used as a heads-up call when cops show up. Started in Atlanta and spread through trap rap until it became the default code word for police across most of the South.
“12 pulling up, break it up break it up.”
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12 In A Sentence
12 pulling up, break it up break it up.
Origin & Usage
Atlanta. Most-cited origin is the police radio code '10-12' (meaning visitors present / stand by) or the old 'Adam-12' TV show. Pushed mainstream by Atlanta rap in the 2010s.
People Also Ask
What does 12 mean?
It's slang for the police, typically shouted as a warning that cops are near.
How do you use 12 in a sentence?
Someone might yell '12! 12!' to warn others that police are approaching.
Where does 12 come from?
It's widely believed to trace back to the police radio code '10-12' or to narcotics units, though the exact origin isn't firmly documented.
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