Street
juice card
What does juice card mean?
Having sway with staff, which can get favors, overlooked infractions, or better assignments. 'His juice card is good' means he has pull.
"His juice card with the sergeant kept him off the transfer list."
Origin
'Juice' (influence) plus 'card' (a playable advantage).
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'juice card' in prison?
It's the influence or pull an inmate has with a guard or official. Having a good juice card can get favors, overlooked infractions, or better assignments.
How is 'juice card' used?
You say someone's 'juice card is good' to mean they have pull, as in 'His juice card with the sergeant kept him off the transfer list.'
Where does the term come from?
It combines 'juice,' slang for influence or power, with 'card,' as in a playable advantage you can use.
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