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fresh meat
What does fresh meat mean?
A group of just-arrived prisoners who have not yet proven themselves. Carries a predatory connotation.
"Every bus of fresh meat gets sized up the moment it rolls onto the yard."
Origin
Extension of the general slang 'fresh meat' for newcomers, applied to prison intake.
Frequently asked questions
What does fresh meat mean in prison?
It refers to newly arrived inmates who have not yet proven themselves, and it carries a predatory, vulnerable connotation.
Why is fresh meat considered vulnerable?
New arrivals are untested by the yard, so they get sized up by other inmates and may be targeted before they establish themselves.
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