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tent up
What does tent up mean?
To drape sheets or blankets around a bed to create a private, curtained space, often against the rules.
"He tented up to read undisturbed after lights out."
Origin
From making a 'tent' of the bedding.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tent up' mean in prison?
It means to drape sheets or blankets around a bunk to create a private, curtained space. It's often against the rules.
Why do inmates tent up?
For privacy, such as to read, sleep, or have some undisturbed space, as in 'He tented up to read undisturbed after lights out.'
Where does the phrase come from?
It comes from making a 'tent' out of the bedding by hanging it around the bed.
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