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batts
What does batts mean?
Cigarettes, especially ready-rolled or manufactured ones.
"He owes me ten batts from last week."
Origin
UK prison slang for cigarettes.
Frequently asked questions
What are batts in prison slang?
Batts are cigarettes, especially ready-rolled or manufactured ones. They often double as a unit of currency behind bars.
How are batts used?
They're traded and used to settle debts, as in 'he owes me ten batts from last week.'
Where does batts come from?
It's UK prison slang for cigarettes.
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