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Street Slang
fraggle
FRAG-uhl · noun · offensive
A vulnerable or mentally unwell prisoner.
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Definitions
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A prisoner who is mentally unwell or otherwise vulnerable, liable to be exploited or bullied.
“They moved the fraggles to a separate unit for their own good.”
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fraggle In A Sentence
They moved the fraggles to a separate unit for their own good.
Origin & Usage
From the TV puppet series 'Fraggle Rock', applied mockingly to unstable inmates.
People Also Ask
What does 'fraggle' mean in prison slang?
'Fraggle' is a mocking term for a prisoner who is mentally unwell or otherwise vulnerable, and who may be exploited or bullied.
Where does 'fraggle' come from?
It's taken from the TV puppet series 'Fraggle Rock' and applied mockingly to unstable or vulnerable inmates.
Is 'fraggle' offensive?
Yes — it's a derogatory, mocking term aimed at vulnerable or mentally unwell prisoners, so it's offensive.
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