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Drank

/dræŋk/ · noun · slang
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Drank In A Sentence

Origin & Usage

AAVE and Southern hip-hop slang, especially from Houston's chopped-and-screwed scene in the late 1990s and 2000s. 'Purple drank' refers to codeine syrup, glamorized and later mourned in rap.

People Also Ask

What does drank mean in rap?

In rap, drank usually means lean — codeine cough syrup mixed with soda. It's heavily tied to Houston hip-hop.

Is drank the same as lean?

Yes, 'drank' is another name for lean or purple drank, the codeine-and-soda mix referenced in Southern rap.

Is drank dangerous?

The codeine version is — it's a recreational drug abuse of prescription syrup that has caused deaths. The word also harmlessly just means a drink.

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