Life Sentences
Monday, February 16, 2009
Spanish slang - Chingón
Chingón -
Meaning: Awesome
I have a feeling though that this is a little more vulgar than it appears. Not that it's a curse word, but just has other meanings.
See here
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Spanish slang word for the day - Mariposa
Mariposa - it's the Spanish word for butterfly but in prison at least it means someone who is homosexual or at least acts that way.
As with many words in Spanish, there are double meanings in which the definition can only be determined based on where and how it is said.
As with many words in Spanish, there are double meanings in which the definition can only be determined based on where and how it is said.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Prison slang word for the day - Checking off
Not sure how official this list really is, but at least it's what I've heard anyway.
Checking off is a term used to describe someone who owes another person money or something else of value and seeks to avoid paying by intentionally getting into trouble. Generally they would want to get sent to solitary or the hole for protection.
Checking off is a term used to describe someone who owes another person money or something else of value and seeks to avoid paying by intentionally getting into trouble. Generally they would want to get sent to solitary or the hole for protection.
