9 definitions by Tizzat

to hold the keys

To be the person calling the shots in a prison gang. Also called, "shot-caller".

One-Eye Billy is holding the keys while Jack is in the hole.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

bang in

To call in sick for work.

I'm supposed to work on Sunday, but I'm banging in for the Super Bowl.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

donut

In a prison setting, it is another inmate's anus.

He got it in the donut!

I heard about his celly--he should watch his donut.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

out of pocket

To leave your designated area or be out of range.

Can you cover for me? I'm gonna be out of pocket for a whle.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

S.H.U.

Special Housing Unit
It is the prison within a prison.
See also lockup or lockdown and PC--protective custody.

Five-O found drugs up his ass, now his ass is in SHU.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

in the air

To be unfindable. To disappear like a vapor in the air.

-Where's Joe at?
-I don't know, amn. He's in the air.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004

buck rogers time

To have an especially long prison sentence.

He ain't never gettin' out--he's doin' Buck Rogers time.

by Tizzat January 29, 2004