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phrase
Outside, Moving
Used to say someone is moving, or active on the street, out and about handling business, or on a mission. It can suggest being ready for action, putting in work in the streets, sometimes with a sense of loyalty or all-out commitment.
Used to say someone is moving, or active on the street, out and about handling business, or on a mission. It can suggest being ready for action, putting in work in the streets, sometimes with a sense of loyalty or all-out commitment.
noun
Genuine, Authentic
Used to mean something is completely real, certain or certified, as in “100 per cent”. Saying someone is “100” means they’re loyal, honest and not faking it. Also used in response to show full agreement; can be written as the 💯 emoji.
Used to mean something is completely real, certain or certified, as in “100 per cent”. Saying someone is “100” means they’re loyal, honest and not faking it. Also used in response to show full agreement; can be written as the 💯 emoji.
noun
Nike Air trainers
Road term for the Nike Air Max 95 trainer, especially the classic grey/neon colourway, linked heavily to UK streetwear and youth culture. The name comes from the original retail price of £110, and the shoe is often associated with roadman style, grime fans and old‑school mandem identity.
Road term for the Nike Air Max 95 trainer, especially the classic grey/neon colourway, linked heavily to UK streetwear and youth culture. The name comes from the original retail price of £110, and the shoe is often associated with roadman style, grime fans and old‑school mandem identity.
See also
Creps
adjective
A Few, Several
More than one but not many; London road/grime usage. Also written “two-two” or “2-two”; often used before nouns (e.g., “2-2 gyal”).
More than one but not many; London road/grime usage. Also written “two-two” or “2-two”; often used before nouns (e.g., “2-2 gyal”).
noun
Gun, 9mm Firearm
“9” or “nine” usually refers to a gun using 9mm cartridges, (eg. M9, Kahr S9, Ruger SR9, Heckler and Koch VP9, FMG-9, etc.), but more loosely to refer to any firearm. It’s a coded way to mention weapons without saying the full word directly, borrowed from wider rap culture but used within UK street contexts.
“9” or “nine” usually refers to a gun using 9mm cartridges, (eg. M9, Kahr S9, Ruger SR9, Heckler and Koch VP9, FMG-9, etc.), but more loosely to refer to any firearm. It’s a coded way to mention weapons without saying the full word directly, borrowed from wider rap culture but used within UK street contexts.