Street
strapped
What does strapped mean?
Armed with a shank or other weapon concealed on the body.
"He walked the yard strapped after the threats started."
Origin
General slang for being armed; applied to shanks inside.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'strapped' mean?
It means carrying a weapon on your body. On the street it usually means a gun; inside prison it means a shank or other concealed weapon.
Is 'strapped' only prison slang?
No. It's general slang for being armed, most often with a firearm, but it's applied inside to mean carrying a shank.
How is 'strapped' used in a sentence?
You'd say someone 'walked the yard strapped,' meaning they moved around carrying a concealed weapon for protection.
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