English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
General

shot caller

What does shot caller mean?

The guy giving the orders — green-lights hits, runs the dope, decides who eats and who gets rolled up. No badge, no title on paper, but his call is the call. Usually a veteran with rank in a gang and a body of work behind him.

"Nothing moves on that block without the shot caller signing off first."

Frequently asked questions

What does shot caller mean in prison?
A shot caller is the inmate whose word actually moves the yard — the one with real authority.
How do you use shot caller in a sentence?
"Nothing happens on that block without the shot caller's say-so."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Slang definitions: FreeDict original editorial.