hooping
n.— «While prison officials wouldn’t confirm, sources say the purported leader of the Galloway Boys, Tyshan Riley, who is facing multiple murder charges, was recently forced into segregation after officials found a six-inch knife in his anus, a practice known as “hooping” or “suitcasing.” It was the second time he has been caught with a knife, sources say.» —“New turf, new rules” by Betsy Powell Toronto Star (Canada) Sept. 25, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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