Street
slug
What does slug mean?
A lazy prisoner who stays in his cell and avoids the yard.
"He turned into a slug, never coming out for rec."
Origin
From the slow, inert slug; the ticket sense is a separate usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'slug' mean in prison?
It usually means a lazy inmate who stays in his cell and avoids the yard. In some systems it can also mean a rule-violation ticket or write-up.
Does 'slug' have more than one meaning inside?
Yes. The main sense is a cell-bound, inactive prisoner, but in certain systems 'slug' is also a disciplinary ticket.
Where does the term come from?
The person sense comes from the slow, inert garden slug; the disciplinary-ticket sense is a separate regional usage.
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