noun
Street Slang
the out
thee OWT · noun · slang
The outside world beyond prison.
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Definitions
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Life outside prison; the free world.
“When I get back to the out, first thing I'm having is a proper curry.”
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the out In A Sentence
When I get back to the out, first thing I'm having is a proper curry.
Origin & Usage
Prison shorthand for the world 'outside'.
People Also Ask
What does 'the out' mean in prison?
Life outside prison, the free world beyond the walls, as in 'when I get back to the out.'
Where does 'the out' come from?
It is prison shorthand for the world 'outside', treating freedom as a place you return to.
How is 'the out' used?
Usually when talking about plans, people or things waiting for a prisoner once released, contrasting inside life with the outside.
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