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Houston custom car — Slow, Loud And Bangin' — a candy-painted American luxury sedan on swangas.
Definitions
A Houston-specific custom car culture and the cars themselves. The acronym stands for Slow, Loud And Bangin' — referring to the unhurried driving style, the trunk-rattling sound system, and the showmanship. Classic slab is a '70s-'90s American luxury sedan (Cadillac, Lincoln, Buick), drenched in candy paint, riding on protruding wire wheels called swangas or elbows, with a wood-grain interior and a fifth wheel mounted on the trunk.
A carton or case of beer, typically 24 cans, sold shrink-wrapped.
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Origin & Usage
Houston, Texas car culture from the 1980s onward; acronym popularized within the city's hip-hop scene.
People Also Ask
What is a slab of beer?
A slab is a carton or case of beer, typically 24 cans sold shrink-wrapped together.
Why is a carton of beer called a slab?
The name comes from the flat, slab-like shape of the shrink-wrapped block of cans.
How many beers are in a slab?
A standard slab holds 24 cans, though the exact count can vary by brand or pack.
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