phrase Street Slang

On road

· phrase · uk-drill

Out in the streets — hustling, repping, living the road life.

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Definitions

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Active in street life — out hustling, dealing, riding for the gang, or just visibly present on the block. A whole identity wrapped in two words: if you're 'on road,' the streets are your job, your scene, and your reputation.

“He's been on road since he was thirteen — that's all he knows.”
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Out and about, not at home. Lighter usage — simply means you're outside, moving around.

“Can't talk right now, I'm on road.”
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On road In A Sentence

He's been on road since he was thirteen — that's all he knows.
Can't talk right now, I'm on road.

Origin & Usage

UK road rap / drill, descended from Jamaican Patois influence on London Black British English. Codified by UK drill from the early 2010s.

People Also Ask

What does "on road" mean?

"On road" means being out in the streets — hustling, repping, and living the road life.

How do you use "on road" in a sentence?

"He's been on road since he was a teenager."

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