stain n.— «Sgt. Ron Hampton, who is assigned to the New Jersey State Police Street Gang North Unit, said women playing an active role in the Bloods is not a new phenomenon. Some even hold what is known in street terms as...
buster n.— «When the Sureños saw Adorno and his red shirt, they decided to take care of the “buster” in the alley, a derogatory term Sureños use for Norteños. One man drove slowly down the alley. Another ran up to Adorno, said...
Featherwood n.— «A small group of boys calling themselves the Peckerwoods and girls known as the Featherwoods are at least partly responsible for the trouble at Buchanan.» —“White gangs create atmosphere of fear at...
Thiefrow n.— «Thiefrow airport has got a terrible reputation. If anything is stolen from your suitcase, and you passed through London, you can bet it got nicked at Thiefrow. I once saw a TV programme where hidden cameras filmed Thiefrow...
battery pack n.— «Brannon was described by a local gang investigator as a “battery pack” within his gang set, a term used to describe a member who is always on the streets, willing to do anything for the gang. The investigator...
bang v.— «Some of the recruits in the video—many who appear to be teenagers—are eager to “bang,” or join the Bloods. “I am ready to bang it official,” one recruit says. “Ready to bang for the Blood...