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 “it’s all about Sur...
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 Buchanan” by Jeanie Borba, Robert...
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 baggage...
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 said Brannon has been...
scrapper n.— «She said her two youngest children, 8 and 6, were wearing blue shirts last year and were taunted by two neighbor children who called them “scrappers,” a derogatory term for Sureño gang members.» —“Parents need to pay attention to what...
e-fencing n.— «Gangs often steal items from several stores, then sell the goods for about 70 percent of the retail value at online auction sites in a practice known as “e-fencing.”» —“Retailers Join Forces To Track Theft Rings” by Ylan Q...