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the trey
What does the trey mean?
Third Ward, Houston. 'Trey' = three. Home turf of Scarface, DJ Screw's stomping ground, and one of the cultural engines of H-Town rap.
"Screw tapes were born in the Trey — ain't no debate."
Origin
'Trey' is widespread slang for the number three; Houston applied it to the Third Ward.
Frequently asked questions
What does "The Trey" mean?
It's a nickname for Houston's Third Ward, known as Scarface country and Screwed Up territory.
How do you use "The Trey" in a sentence?
"He reps The Trey — born and raised in Houston's Third Ward."
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