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shiesty

What does shiesty mean?

The ski mask itself, often a Nike tech balaclava. Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty made the look his calling card in 2020 and NYC drill grabbed the word and ran with it — now any face-covering knit is a shiesty.

"Don't leave the crib without your shiesty, it's brick out."

Origin

Mask sense popularised by Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty (2020); NYC drill adopted it citywide.

Frequently asked questions

What does Shiesty mean?
A Shiesty is a ski mask — usually a Nike tech balaclava — pulled down over the face.
How do you use Shiesty in a sentence?
"He had his Shiesty pulled up, couldn't see a thing."
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