Street
bora
What does bora mean?
A knife — usually a long one. Drill shorthand that started in UK road slang and got swallowed whole by NYC drill once Brooklyn started rhyming over UK beats.
"He pulled up with the bora tucked in his waist."
Origin
UK drill, clipped from 'borer' (something that bores into flesh). Crossed the Atlantic into Brooklyn drill via the Pop Smoke / 808Melo era.
Frequently asked questions
Is bora UK or US slang?
UK first — short for 'borer' — but NYC drill rappers adopted it wholesale, so you'll hear it in both scenes.
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