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getting buzzed
What does getting buzzed mean?
Getting tattooed inside, named for the buzzing of an improvised electric tattoo machine.
"He was getting buzzed in the back cell while a lookout watched for the CO."
Origin
From the buzz of a homemade tattoo gun's motor.
Frequently asked questions
What does getting buzzed mean in prison?
It means getting a tattoo inside, done with an improvised electric tattoo machine that hums or buzzes as it works.
Why is it called getting buzzed?
The name comes from the buzzing sound of a homemade tattoo gun's motor, which is the giveaway noise of the process happening.
Is getting buzzed done secretly?
Usually yes. Prison tattooing is against the rules, so it is often done in a back cell with a lookout watching for the C.O.
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