187 n.— «They use graffiti to mark territory but also to send messages. In some cases, threats are made as when the number “187,” a gang’s name and an individual’s name appear. “That is a call to kill the person,”...
monkey board n.— «The following is a sampling of terms from Tampa Electric’s slang dictionary.… Monkey board—A non-insulated aerial platform.» —“Keep tools, tasks straight: Learn the lingo” Electrical World May...
buscone n.— «“Whenever you sign one of their players you have to pay $500 or $1,000. Either that or they will take it off {the prospect’s} bonus.”» —“Dominican connections benefit Rays” by Bill Chastain Tampa...
hadji n.— «Learn to type correctly Hadji—we will conduct the war on OUR terms not yours. You are obviously one of the terrorists.» —“Re: Amercans, you idiot” by Saddam_ized in Tampa Bay, Fla. Usenet: soc.culture...
buckaloose n.— «So there’s no need to be getting your skidmark laden p*anties up in a bunch chole. Relax da tampax & jus’ buckaloose!!!» —“I posted that because…” by tension breaker PolyCafé July...