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bing

What does bing mean?

Solitary confinement, especially in New York state prisons and Rikers. Same deal as the hole — locked down, lights on, nothing to do but stare at the wall. The word got mainstream traction through Oz and hip-hop.

"Dude did six months in the bing for shanking a CO."

Frequently asked questions

What does 'bing' mean in prison slang?
In New York prison slang, the 'bing' is solitary confinement — the box.
How do you use 'bing' in a sentence?
You'd say, 'He caught a fight and got thrown in the bing.'
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