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soup
What does soup mean?
A package of instant ramen noodles, cheap and universal, used as a de facto currency and cooking base inside.
"He owed me three soups for the phone time."
Origin
From the noodle soup itself; its ubiquity made it prison money.
Frequently asked questions
What is soup in prison slang?
Soup is a package of instant ramen noodles. It is cheap, universal, and widely used as a de facto currency as well as a cooking base.
Why is ramen used as money in prison?
Because it is inexpensive, everyone has it, and it stores easily, ramen became a stable unit of barter, with prices and debts counted in 'soups.'
How is soup used to trade?
Debts and services are priced in soups, as in owing 'three soups for the phone time,' and it is also mixed into other dishes as a base.
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