Urban Lingo — Street Slang Decoded
Urban lingo decoded. Street slang, hip-hop terms, and everyday words with real meanings, examples, and origins. The slang dictionary that gets it right.
1697 words
An all-purpose 'okay,' 'deal,' or 'we'll see' — agreement or a challenge.
American slang for someone or something lame, broke, or low-effort; the opposite of impressive.
The sudden sweating that can follow a big dab.
Driving into a rival area looking for trouble — or, in production, the signature gliding 808 bass.
A rough, low-class dude (from 'compañero').
Atlanta's nickname for the Chattahoochee River.
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Someone living life like they're the star of their own movie — full main character energy.
In a blind spot out of camera and guard view.
Rhyming slang for word; 'not a dicky bird' = not a word.
A woman associated with criminals; a gangster's girlfriend.
South African term for cannabis.
One's local area
Away serving time in a state prison.
Short for O'Block, the Parkway Gardens set in Chicago.
Dundonian word for a drain or drain cover.
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To murder someone, esp. on orders.
A person set up to take the blame; a fall guy or dupe.
To siphon off cash before it is officially counted or reported.
Flamboyant, theatrical, camp — usually applied to a man whose mannerisms read as effeminate.
Chicago-accent pronunciation of 'sandwich.'
Rhyming slang for lies, clipped to 'porkies'.
Cheap, plain state-issued sneakers.
Rhyming slang for table.
Insider nickname for Atlanta.
Dungeon Family rally call — owl-style holler for the crew.
Mate (clipped from 'china plate').
London filler tagged onto the end of sentences for emphasis — 'still,' but stretched.
A metal cylinder over the axle used to grind, stall, and stand on.
Lodger.
A dramatic transformation from awkward to fine — looks, confidence, or life.
Rhyming slang for boozer (pub), clipped to 'battle'.
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Flaunting wealth — flamboyant + boast.
Newly arrived inmates, seen as untested or vulnerable.
Acting wild, going overboard, or behaving unreasonably.
A lid over a banger that lowers pressure for low-temp dabs.
To pull out a weapon — usually a blade or strap.
Jokey nickname for cannabis nodding to jazz-era use.