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Street gang terminology can include unique words, phrases, and abbreviations that serve to exclude non-members from understanding their conversations. Many gangs use coded language to discuss illegal activities without drawing attention from law enforcement or rival gangs.
This document provides an overview of gang slang terminology for investigators. It defines what gang slang is and notes that it is a codified version of urban street language used by criminal street gangs to conduct illegal business and avoid detection.
14 Ιαν 2024 · Let’s explore some of the most prevalent slang terms and their meanings! 1. “Fam”: This term refers to close friends or members of one’s gang, emphasizing the strong bond within the group. 2. “Lick”: In street gang slang, a “lick” refers to a successful robbery or heist carried out by gang members. 3.
1 Ιαν 2019 · Abstract. Over 250 entries This new dictionary gives a concise overview of key words used in the study and understanding of gangs. Broad in scope, it covers colloquialisms used in gang culture...
This is a dictionary of terms, phrases and abbreviations frequently used by gang members. Abstract. The dictionary contains more than 450 entries, including: (1) general gang terms, such as "47," which alerts others that the police are coming; (2) geographically specific terms, such as "187," the California penal code number for "murder"; (3) ...
Intended for use as a guide to understanding slang commonly used by gang members, this dictionary contains more than 5,400 words and phrases. Abstract. The dictionary indicates that gang slang can be offensive or related to the occult, that gang slang often reflects the importance of clothing, and that gang slang is associated with drug dealing ...
4 Νοε 2024 · This new dictionary gives a concise overview of key words used in the study and understanding of gangs. Broad in scope, it covers colloquialisms used in gang culture and sociological and criminological terms in relation to gangs, including social disorganization and social learning, as well as general academic concepts which apply to gangs ...
