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Skeng
/skɛŋ/ · noun · slang
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May contain explicit language some viewers may find offensive. Intended for adults.
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Origin & Usage
"Skeng" comes from Jamaican Patois (originally meaning a weapon or gun) and entered Multicultural London English, becoming a staple in UK drill and grime lyrics referring to knives or guns.
People Also Ask
What does skeng mean?
Skeng is UK drill and road slang for a weapon, usually a knife or gun.
Where did skeng come from?
It comes from Jamaican Patois and entered Multicultural London English, common in UK drill lyrics.
Is skeng a serious word?
Yes — it's weapon- and violence-linked, tied to knife-crime contexts, so it's not casual slang.
Why is skeng flagged as adult?
Because it directly refers to weapons and appears in violent drill contexts.
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