Street
chit-chat
What does chit-chat mean?
A sanctioned beating administered by a gang or car to discipline a member for breaking rules.
"He took a chit-chat from his own car for the disrespect."
Origin
Prison euphemism recorded in the Wikipedia prison-slang glossary.
Frequently asked questions
What is a chit-chat in prison?
A chit-chat is a sanctioned beating handed out by a gang or 'car' to discipline one of its own members for breaking the rules.
How is chit-chat used?
It's a euphemism, as in 'he took a chit-chat from his own car,' meaning his group physically punished him.
Where is the term chit-chat recorded?
It's listed in the Wikipedia glossary of prison slang as a euphemism for this kind of internal discipline.
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