jethrope

A twine or string belt used to hold pants up.

In cheap correction facilities, a "Jethro(pe)" refers to a bit of broken shoelace used to tie one belt-loop to another, in order to cinch pants around the waist.

"Brother, you best quit sagging those jeans or the CO's gonna tie a Jethrope on ya".

by zenpanther January 21, 2008