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So What Are The Words On The Street?
In this page we are attempting to break down some of the barriers that create the 'Generation Gap.' So what are the 'words on the street' and what do they mean? It is our hope that young people will contribute to the contents of 'The Words On The Street' and that older people will read it and that as a result they will understand each other better.
If you would like to make a contribution please send your entry via the 'enquiry' button/link. Don't forget to let us know what area you come form so that we can see any regional variations. Thank you
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Word On The Street Entries
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Street Word or phrase
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Meaning
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Who from & where they live |
| I'm down with that | I agree, it's cool | Leo, Stroud, Glos |
| Safe | Its all O.K | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Muppet | Idiot | Kirsty, Stroud, Glos |
| Skett | Person of ill repute | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| illistintheshire | Best in Gloucestershire | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Bear | Loads of | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Wicked | Cool | Kirsty, Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Biggin it up | Doing something happily/praise | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Biggin it up (can also mean) | To make fun of | Kirsty, Stroud, Glos |
| Taxed or Blagged | Taken, I have got it off them | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Bloodrin | Mate | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Sketchy | Dodgy, not quite right, vague | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Phat | Cool | Kissie, Stroud, Glos |
| Alright Shirley | Calling someone (Joe Blogs) | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Runnin ur mouth | Talking too much | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Kustie | How is it? all right? | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Blood | Brother | Jo, Stroud, Glos |
| Betty | A bit like Joe Bloggs | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Gaffa | Boss | Jamie V, Stroud, Glos |
| Init | isn't it? checking understanding | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Get my left arm out | I'll Knock u out, making fun of | Kirsty, Stroud, Glos |
| Carry war | Bring on an argument/fight | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Star | Mate | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| 'WE' | Whatever (internet slang) | Kizzie. Stroud, Glos |
| Zeen | Yeah, yes | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Minger | Smelly, ugly person | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Vex | Mad | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Botherd | Not bothered | Kirsty & Suizette, Stroud, Glos |
| Blingage | Sparkly jewelry or medallions | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Wazzok | Idiot | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Cruising | Driving around in a car or bike | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Nozin | Idiot | Kizzie, Stroud, Glos |
| Mint | Perfect or new | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Lush | Loverly or great | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Was gwanin | How is it going? | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
| Is it tho? | Questioning what's said | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| And you mum | Reply to something nasty said | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Fix yer face | Stop scowling | Kirsty & Suzette, Stroud, Glos |
| Jog on! | Keep walking | Aimee, Nailsworth, Glos |
Posse
Group or gang of people
Grant, Stroud, Glos
Sick
Cool
Grant, Stroud, Glos
Zimber framing
Going really fast, or slow if said sarcastically
Ben, Stonehouse
Buff
Nice lookin or 'fit'
Nacita, Stroud, Glos
Yo
Hi
Jason, Uplands, Stroud
Homies
Brothers or Gang Members
Jim, Stroud
Hard
Someone who is tough/strong
Connor, Essex
Zip up!
Be quiet
Justin, Stonehouse
Keep tight
Stay mates
Justin, Stonehouse
Clash
Battle one on one
Justin, Stonehouse
Spit bars
To MC
Justin, Stonehouse
Swag
Dissing someone
Justin, Stonehouse