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peels
What does peels mean?
The orange uniform issued during booking or intake, evoking orange peel.
"He was still in peels when they moved him to the housing unit."
Origin
From the orange color, like an orange's peel.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'peels' in prison?
Peels are the orange jumpsuits issued during booking or intake.
Where does the term 'peels' come from?
It comes from the orange color of the uniform, evoking an orange's peel.
How is 'peels' used?
You'd say an inmate is 'still in peels,' meaning he's newly processed and hasn't yet been issued regular housing-unit clothing.
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