Street
food
What does food mean?
'Food' is drugs — usually whatever the line is pushing that week. The logic is simple: it's what puts dinner on the table. To 'serve food' is to sell, to 'whip food' is to cook crack.
"Down the bando whipping food till sun up."
Origin
US hip-hop slang for drugs as livelihood (compare 'eating'), picked up wholesale by UK drill.
Frequently asked questions
What does "food" mean in drug slang?
In dealer slang, "food" refers to drugs — the product you're out on the street selling.
How do you use "food" in a sentence?
"I'm out of food, I need to re-up before the weekend rush."
Is "food" a common code word for drugs?
Yes, it's coded slang that lets sellers talk about their product without naming it directly.
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