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General Slang
bones
· noun · prison
Dominoes.
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Dominoes — the universal day-room currency of conversation. Slammed down hard on metal tables, played for push-ups, soups, or just bragging rights. The slam itself is half the point.
“Day room sounded like gunshots — four guys slamming bones at the corner table.”
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bones In A Sentence
Day room sounded like gunshots — four guys slamming bones at the corner table.
Origin & Usage
Dominoes were historically carved from bone or ivory; the slang predates prison usage but is deeply embedded in US prison and military culture.
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What does bones mean?
Bones is slang for dominoes, the game tiles.
How do you use bones in a sentence?
"Rack up the bones, let's get a game going."
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