Cell Gangsta

A prison inmate who tries to act tough from behind his or her cell door by yelling names or other derogatory statements at either another inmate or a corrections officer. This is usually done when said inmate believes that most likely they won't be identified.

Like a true cell gangsta, Charlie waited until the C.O. was out of range before talking trash on him.

Cell Gangsta by Rockhound6165 September 28, 2008

cell gangster 

an inmate who shoots his/her mouth off - talks tough while locked in the cell, but is calm and meek outside in the dayroom - (conveniently forgets about what he said he was gonna do to you)

"wait'll we come out, i got somethin for your ass"

"don't worry bout him, just another cell gangster"

cell gangster by john graef July 1, 2003