Street
boiler
What does boiler mean?
In underworld slang a 'boiler' is a stolen car, an innocuous-sounding cover word.
"They dumped the boiler after the job and torched it."
Origin
American underworld slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'boiler' mean in crime slang?
It means a stolen car, used as an innocuous-sounding cover word by criminals.
Where does 'boiler' come from?
It's American underworld slang used to refer to a stolen vehicle discreetly.
How is 'boiler' used?
To describe a getaway car: 'They dumped the boiler after the job and torched it.'
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