block hang

block hang
 v.— «Block hang v.—This is the recreation of choice during the day. There’s nothing better than block hangin’ out front of your favorite corner store or housing project with some cuddies and dosia rolled up in a vega.» —“Bay Area Slang” by Christopher Abad Ambient Empire (California) Nov. 11, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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