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sheets
What does sheets mean?
Years of a prison sentence, counted as 'sheets'.
"He copped six sheets for the robbery."
Origin
Prison slang counting term; each 'sheet' equals a year.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'sheets' mean in prison slang?
'Sheets' counts the years of a prison sentence — 'six sheets' means six years.
How do you use 'sheets'?
You put a number in front, as in 'He copped six sheets', meaning he got a six-year sentence.
Is one year a 'sheet'?
Yes — each 'sheet' equals one year of a sentence, so the number of sheets is the number of years.
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