noun
Street Slang
debt
DET · noun · informal
An owed amount that can trigger violence.
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Definitions
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Money, tobacco or drugs owed to another prisoner; unpaid debts frequently lead to violence.
“He got jugged over a spice debt.”
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debt In A Sentence
He got jugged over a spice debt.
Origin & Usage
Standard word 'debt', but a central and dangerous feature of the prison economy.
People Also Ask
Why is 'debt' significant in prison slang?
Though an ordinary word, debt is a central and dangerous feature of the prison economy. Money, tobacco or drugs owed to another prisoner can quickly lead to violence when unpaid.
What kinds of debt exist inside?
Debts inside are usually in canteen, tobacco or drugs such as spice, rather than ordinary cash, and they carry heavy pressure to be repaid.
What happens if a prison debt is not paid?
Unpaid debts frequently trigger violence, from assaults to being 'jugged', which is why debt is treated so seriously inside.
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