noun Street Slang

joon joon

JOON-JOON · noun · slang

A disliked inmate sent to make canteen purchases for others.

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Definitions

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A prisoner used by others to buy commissary items on their behalf, generally held in low regard.

“They sent the joon joon to the store with everyone's list.”
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joon joon In A Sentence

They sent the joon joon to the store with everyone's list.

Origin & Usage

Prison slang recorded in the Prison Journalism Project glossary.

People Also Ask

What is a 'joon joon' in prison?

A joon joon is a disliked, low-status inmate that others send to buy commissary or canteen items on their behalf.

Where is 'joon joon' documented?

It's prison slang recorded in the Prison Journalism Project glossary.

Is 'joon joon' an insult?

Yes, it's disrespectful. Being the joon joon means you're held in low regard and used to run to the store for others.

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