The ‘Burgh (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-berg/ Also known or spelled as: The Burgh Related: Burgh What does The ‘Burgh mean? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ‘Burgh Synonyms: 412, Burgh Example sentence: “Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller are from the ‘Burgh.” The ‘Burgh in songs: “Back in the ‘Burgh I’ma eat at my favorite Thai spot” […]
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Rap/Hip-Hop Nouns. Here’s a list of all the nouns used by rappers in rap/hip-hop music and in the culture. Nouns on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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The 6 (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-6/ Also spelled: The Six Related: OVO, Zone 6 What does The 6 mean? 1. Nickname for Toronto, Canada. Coined by: Drake 2. Nickname for Zone 6, Atlanta. The 6 Synonyms: The A, ATL Example sentence: “I just booked a flight to the 6 for OVO fest.” The […]
The A (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /tha-a/ Also spelled: Tha A, Da A What does The A mean? Nickname for Atlanta, Georgia. The A Synonyms: ATL, Zone 6, EA Example sentence: “It’s always poppin’ in the A.” The A in songs: “From the A to Toronto, we let the metal go off” – 2 Chainz, […]
The bag (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-bag/ Related: A Bag, Bag What does The bag mean? A large sum of money. The bag Synonyms: Lump sum, Loot, Guala, Guap, Cheese, Cheddar, Bread, Racks, Rackades, Pesos, Mula Example sentence: “You should try and get the bag playing poker.” The bag in songs: “‘Cause I know […]
The Bay (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-bay/ Also spelled: Tha Bay, Da Bay What does The Bay mean? The San Francisco, California bay area. Example sentence: “Lil B is from the bay.” The Bay in songs: “It’s all good, from Diego to the Bay” – Dr. Dre, California Love. “Rest in peace, Mac Dre, […]
The Big Apple (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-big-app-ull/ Also spelled or known as: Big Apple Related: N.Y., NYC What does The Big Apple mean? A nickname for New York City. The Big Apple Synonyms: NYC, N.Y., Gotham The Big Apple in songs: “Playboi, Playboi hit me on my FaceTime, for the best feature out […]
The boogie down (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-boog-e-down/ Related: BX, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave, Boogie down What does The boogie down mean? The Bronx, New York. The boogie down Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Bronx, Bronx, The BX Example sentence: “Hip-Hop was born in the boogie down.” The boogie down in songs: “I got […]
The breaks (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /brehks/ Also spelled or known as: Breaks Singular: The break Related: Breaking, Breakbeats What does The breaks mean? Sections of songs that are simplified to just drums and percussions. The breaks Synonyms: Breaks, Breakbeats Example sentence: “We remixed the breaks on this song with a new chord..” The […]
the Bronx (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-brawnx/ Also spelled or known as: Bronx Related: BX, the Boogie Down, Boogie Down, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave What does the Bronx mean? A New York City borough. The BX Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Boogie Down, Bronx, The BX Example sentence: “Coke La Rock is from the […]
The BX (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-bx/ Also spelled or known as: The-BX, The B.X. Related: BX, the Bronx, the Boogie Down, Boogie Down, Bronxdale, 1520 Sedgwick Ave What does The BX mean? The Bronx; a New York City borough. The BX Synonyms: BX, Boogie down, The Boogie Down, Bronx, The Bronx Example sentence: […]
The Chi (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /tha-shy/ Also spelled: The-chi, the Chi Related: Chi-Town, Chi-City What does The Chi mean? Chicago. The Chi is a nickname for Chicago, Illinois. The Chi Synonyms: Chi-Town, Chi-City, Chiraq, Killinois Example sentence: “I got a flight to the chi tomorrow.” The Chi in songs: “You already know I’m […]
The City of Angels (phrase) Type: noun Pronunciation: /c-t-of-ain-gels/ Also known as: City of Angels What does City of Angels mean? Los Angeles. The City of Angels is Los Angeles, California. The City of Angels Synonyms: L.A. Origin: Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish. Example sentence: “Have you ever been to The City of Angels.” The City […]
The D (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /tha-d/ Also spelled: Tha D, Da D What does The D mean? 1. Detroit, Michigan. The D Synonyms: D-Town 2. Dick; a penis. The D Synonyms: Dick, Cock, Dong, Jock, Tip, Pipe Example sentence: “Tee Grizzley is from The D.” The D in songs: “From the D to […]
The Doc (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-dok/ Also spelled or known as: Doc What does The Doc mean? Dr. Dre’s nickname. Other Dr. Dre Nicknames: Dre, Young Dr. Dre’s real name: Andre Romelle Young Example sentence: “The doc never released Detox.” The Doc in songs: “I had to go see the doc like Kool […]
The Dot (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-dot/ Also known or spelled as: T-Dot, T Dot, T. Dot, T.Dot What does The Dot mean? Nickname for Toronto, Canada. The Dot Synonyms: The 6ix, 6ix, the 6, T-Dot Example sentence: “The Weeknd is from The Dot.” The Dot in songs: “Through the dot, to my spot, […]
The drop (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-drawp/ What does The drop mean? 1. Where the drums in a song kick in. 2. Someone’s address or location. The drop Synonyms: Deets 3. A drop top vehicle. The drop Synonyms: Drop top Example sentence: “I can’t wait for the drop, best part of the song.” The […]
The five points (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-five-points/ Also spelled or known as: Five points, The-Five-Points What does The five points mean? The five boroughs of NYC; the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The five points Synonyms: NYC Example sentence: “We need to visit the five points when we go to New […]
The four (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /zohn-4/ What does The four mean? Zone 4; A zone covering the Westside and South-West side of Atlanta. The four Synonyms: Zone 4 Example sentence: “Lil Baby grew up in the four.” The four in songs: “I’m from the four, but I love me a threesome” – Lil […]
The Game (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-game/ Related: Rap, Hip-Hop, Rap Game What does The Game mean? The Rap/Hip-Hop music industry. The Game Synonyms: Industry, Rap Game Example sentence: “Jay-Z is an OG still in the game.” The Game in songs: “The game is off balance, I’m back on my shit” – J. Cole, […]
The Get Low (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-get-low/ What does The Get Low mean? San Francisco, California. The Get Low Synonyms: San Fran’, Frisco, 415, The Bay Example sentence: “The Get Low is one of my favorite places in America.” The Get Low in songs: “They make twenty then the Fig want 10 That’s […]
The ‘Gram (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-gram/ Related: The ‘Gram, Gram What does The ‘Gram mean? Instagram. The ‘Gram is short for Instagram. The Gram Synonyms: IG Example sentence: “Snow bunny keeps liking my photos on the gram.“ The ‘Gram in songs: “I don’t do it for the ‘Gram, I do it for Compton” […]
The Hood (slang) Type: noun Pronunciation: /the-hood/ Related: Hood, Hoodlum, Hood Rich What does The Hood mean? An area of poverty and low income neighborhood where crime happens. The Hood Synonyms: Ghetto, Slums, Section 8, Projects, Trenches Example sentence: “His family didn’t make that much so they had to settle in the hood.” The Hood […]
The Ickies (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-ickies/ What does The Ickies mean? The Harold Ickes Homes public housing project on the South Side of Chicago. Example sentence: “Have you ever drove by The Ickies?” The Ickies in songs: “We coming through for niggas on the West side Down in the ickies, all up and […]
The Jungle (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-jun-gull/ Related: Jungle, Concrete Jungle What does The Jungle mean? 1. New York City, New York. The Jungle Synonyms: Concrete Jungle, NYC, N.Y., The Big Apple, Gotham, Alphabet City, Jungle, N.Y.C. 2. A place with a lot of crime. The Jungle Synonyms: Hood, The Hood, The Trap Example […]
The lab (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-lahb/ Also spelled or known as: The-lab Related: Lab What does The lab mean? A recording studio. The lab Synonyms: Lab, The Yo, The stu, Stu, Studio, Booth Example sentence: “Come hear this new joint we just did in the lab!” The lab in songs: “Back to the […]
The Lam (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-lam/ Related: Lamron What does The Lam mean? Lamron; Normal spelled backwards, Normal is a street in Chicago. The Lam Synonyms: Lamron Related to Chicago: Chi-town, Chi-city, Chi Example sentence: “Meet meet at the lam.” The Lam’ in songs: “And watch my set I’m from the Lam go […]
The Mo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-moe/ Also spelled or known as: Mo’, The-Mo, The Mo’ Related: Mo city What does The Mo mean? The Mo Synonyms: Mo city 1. Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, Texas. 2. Motel. 3. Kansas City, Missouri. Example sentence: “We took a quick trip to the Mo.” The […]
The Net (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-net/ Also spelled or known as: The ‘Net Related: Net What does The Net mean? The internet. The Net Synonyms: Net Example sentence: “I saw you acting crazy on the net.” The Net in songs: “Curves under your dress, I know it’s pervs all on the net” – […]
The O (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-oh/ Related: O’Block, GBE What does The O mean? 1. A neighborhood in Chicago, IL; The 0600 block. The O Synonyms: O’block, Chiraq, The Chi, Killinois Similar to The O: The Hood, The Ghetto 2. Oakland, California. The O Synonyms: The bay Example sentence: “Chief Keef, Lil Durk, […]
The Raq (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-rack/ Also spelled: The ‘Raq, The-Raq Related: Raq, Chiraq What does The Raq mean? Chiraq; a nickname for Chicago. The Raq Synonyms: Raq, Chiraq, Chi-Town, Killinois Similar to Raq: The Hood, The Ghetto, The Ville, The 6, H-Town, Cali Origin: Chiraq (also known as The Raq or Raq) […]
The Ritz (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-rehts/ What does The Ritz mean? The Ritz-Carlton, a luxury hotel. The Ritz Synonyms: Ritz Example sentence: “We had a party at The Ritz.“ The Ritz in songs: “I turn the Ritz into a poor house, It’s like eviction number four now” – Future, Low Life. “I got […]
The scoop (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-skoop/ What does The scoop mean? Information or a story. The scoop Synonyms: Deets Example sentence: “My girlfriend gave me the scoop on them.” The scoop in songs: “Went to the park to get the scoop Knuckleheads out there cold shooting some hoops” – Eazy-E, Boyz-N-Tha Hood (G-Mix). […]
The stu’ (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-stew/ Related: Stu’ What does The stu’ mean? The recording studio. The Stu’ Synonyms: The lab, Stu, Studio, Booth Example sentence: “I’m just now leaving the stu‘ at 8 in the morning.” The stu in songs: “I’m back off in the stu’ working on some new” – Chief […]
The system (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-sis-tem/ What does The system mean? 1. Unbeatable authority; the government or police. The system Synonyms: Feds, Pigs, Cops, 12, Popo, Coppas, 5-0, Jakes 2. A jail or prison. The system Synonyms: Can, Slammer, Up north, Cage, Pen, Box, Kennel, Central booking Example sentence: “I don’t want to […]
The Trap (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-trah-app/ Related: Trap What does The Trap mean? A place where drugs are sold. Trap Synonyms: Trap Example sentence: “I’ma go re-up in the trap later.” The Trap in songs: “But your shit look like the trap on this Google Maps” – Drake, Walk It Talk It. “She […]
The Ville (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /d-veel/ What does The Ville mean? 1. Fayetteville, North Carolina. Coined by: J. Cole 2. Louisville, Kentucky. Coined by: Jack Harlow Example sentence: “J. Cole is from The Ville.“ The Ville in songs: “Prophecies that I made way back in the Ville” – J. Cole, No Role Modelz. […]
The wood (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-wood/ Also spelled or known as: The-wood What does The wood mean? 1. Inglewood, California 2. A hard/erect penis. The Wood Synonyms: D, Dick, Dong, Jock, Tip, Pipe, Cock, Chode, Wiener, Jimbrowski, Willy, Wood Example sentence: “I’m leaving the airport, gonna eat lunch in the wood.” The wood […]
The Y (slang) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /the-y/ Also spelled or known as: YMCA, Y.M.C.A. Related: YMCA What does The Y mean and stand for? YMCA; Young Men’s Christian Association. Example sentence: “What time should we go to the Y?” more terms starting with “T” more slang
The Yams (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-yams/ Also spelled or known as: The-Yams What does The Yams mean? Miami, Florida. The Yams Synonyms: MIA, M.I.A Example sentence: “I want to live in the yams eventually.” The Yams in songs: “Back from the Yams and the case closed Blood on my kicks, that’s from stomping […]
The Yay (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-yay/ Also spelled or known as: The-Yay Related: Yay What does The Yay mean? 1. The Bay Area. The Yay Synonyms: Yay area, San Fran, Yay 2. Yayo; Cocaine. The Yay Synonyms: Yay, Coco, Coca, Yayo, Llello Example sentence: “I’m going back to the yay this week.” The […]
The Yo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /the-yo/ What does The Yo mean? A recording studio. The Yo Synonyms: The lab, Stu, Studio, Booth Example sentence: “The album’s almost done, we’re recording the rest in the yo this week.” The Yo in songs: “I be sittin’ in the ‘yo when they hatin’” – Future, Servin […]