Street
slugs
What does slugs mean?
Gold (or gold-and-diamond) teeth — usually permanent caps or removable fronts, not the slip-on grills you bought online. Deep roots in New Orleans and the wider Dirty South; to be 'slugged up' is to have the full mouth done, often with names, initials or open-face diamond cutouts. Status piece, mouthpiece, and family heirloom all at once.
"Boy walked in slugged up top and bottom, whole grill flashing under the club lights."
Frequently asked questions
What does "Slugs" mean?
It's slang for gold teeth. Having a full mouth of them means you're "slugged up."
How do you use "Slugs" in a sentence?
"He flashed a grin full of slugs — completely slugged up."
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