Street
stick
What does stick mean?
Can also just mean a literal stick or, in older slang, a stick-shift car, depending on context.
"He drives a stick, none of this automatic stuff."
Origin
Long-running coded slang for a firearm, especially long guns, heavily used in US and UK drill to evade censorship. The car meaning ('stick shift') is separate and older.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stick' mean in drill music?
It's coded slang for a gun, usually a long gun, used so lyrics can dodge moderation and censorship.
What does 'stick' mean in slang generally?
Context decides — it can mean a firearm in street slang, or a manual stick-shift car, or just a literal stick.
Why do rappers say 'stick' instead of gun?
Coded words like 'stick' help videos and lyrics avoid being flagged or removed by platforms.
Is 'stick' US or UK slang?
Both — it appears across US and UK drill scenes with the same coded meaning.
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