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convict
KON-vikt · noun · slang
An established prisoner who follows the inmate code.
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In prison slang, a term of respect for a seasoned inmate who understands and abides by prison politics, as opposed to an untrusted 'inmate.'
“He carries himself like a convict, not some fish.”
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convict In A Sentence
He carries himself like a convict, not some fish.
Origin & Usage
Repurposing of the legal term into an honorific within inmate culture.
People Also Ask
What does convict mean in prison slang?
In the inmate code, 'convict' is a term of respect for a seasoned prisoner who understands and follows prison politics, as opposed to an untrusted 'inmate.'
How is convict different from inmate?
They are treated as opposites. A convict abides by the code and is trusted, while an 'inmate' is seen as someone who does not follow prison politics and can be manipulated.
Why is convict considered a compliment inside?
Because it signals that a person holds their own, respects the unwritten rules, and can be trusted, unlike a green 'fish' or an untrustworthy inmate.
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