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Street Slang
ice (jewels)
EYESS · noun · slang
Diamonds or jewelry.
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'Ice' is slang for diamonds and jewelry, valued by thieves for their portability and resale.
“She wore enough ice to keep a burglar interested for a month.”
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ice (jewels) In A Sentence
She wore enough ice to keep a burglar interested for a month.
Origin & Usage
American slang, early 20th century.
Variants
ice
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What does 'ice' mean as slang?
It means diamonds or jewelry, prized by thieves because they're easy to carry and resell.
Where does 'ice' meaning jewels come from?
It's early-20th-century American slang, drawing on the sparkle of diamonds resembling ice.
How is 'ice' used?
To describe someone wearing valuable jewelry: 'She wore enough ice to keep a burglar interested.'
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