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bones
What does bones mean?
Dominoes — the universal day-room currency of conversation. Slammed down hard on metal tables, played for push-ups, soups, or just bragging rights. The slam itself is half the point.
"Day room sounded like gunshots — four guys slamming bones at the corner table."
Origin
Dominoes were historically carved from bone or ivory; the slang predates prison usage but is deeply embedded in US prison and military culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does bones mean?
Bones is slang for dominoes, the game tiles.
How do you use bones in a sentence?
"Rack up the bones, let's get a game going."
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