noun
Street Slang
peels
PEELZ · noun · slang
Orange prison jumpsuits.
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Definitions
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The orange uniform issued during booking or intake, evoking orange peel.
“He was still in peels when they moved him to the housing unit.”
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peels In A Sentence
He was still in peels when they moved him to the housing unit.
Origin & Usage
From the orange color, like an orange's peel.
People Also Ask
What are 'peels' in prison?
Peels are the orange jumpsuits issued during booking or intake.
Where does the term 'peels' come from?
It comes from the orange color of the uniform, evoking an orange's peel.
How is 'peels' used?
You'd say an inmate is 'still in peels,' meaning he's newly processed and hasn't yet been issued regular housing-unit clothing.
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