Street
smoke
What does smoke mean?
To kill someone with a gun. Drill and gangsta-rap shorthand — you 'smoke' an opp the same way you'd put out a cigarette. Cold, casual, final.
"He said on the track he smoked his man — feds came knocking the next week."
Origin
AAVE/US street slang where 'smoke' means trouble or a fight, carried into drill and UK rap. Tied to gunfire and combustion imagery.
Frequently asked questions
What does smoke mean in drill?
It means conflict or beef — having 'smoke' for someone means you've got a problem to settle with them. It's central to diss culture.
What does 'who got smoke' mean?
It's a challenge asking who actually wants to fight or confront you. It calls out people who talk but won't back it up.
Does smoke ever mean something harmless?
Yes — 'smoked' can just mean thoroughly beating someone in a contest, with no violence implied.
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