Twathenge's definitions

tits up in a ditch

Deceased; dead. Typically used to connote a potentially bad outcome. (Army slang)

"If you go AWOL, wwe're going to find you tits up in a ditch after Top hunts you down."

by Twathenge April 27, 2006

Family, The

The criminal underworld, also Family People.

Family, The: The term "Family" for a Mafia organization, such as the "Five Families" of New York, is rooted in the Victorian term "The Family" (or "Family People"), slang for the underworld.

by Twathenge April 29, 2006

Dipper

A thief who steals by rifling the pockets of passersby on city streets; a pickpocket.

Before Raul turned to dealing, he tried to make a living on the block as a dipper. He washed out as a pickpocket but is livin' large and should remain top dog. For the time being. As long as he doesn't dip into his merchandise.

by Twathenge April 29, 2006

Family People

The criminal underworld. Also, "The Family".

Etymology: Victorian slang

The term "The Family" for a Mafia organization, such as the "Five Families" of New York, is rooted in the Victorian term "The Family" (or "Family People"), slang for the underworld.

by Twathenge April 29, 2006

Titty mama

A woman in an advanced stage of pregnancy, so-called because of her pendulous, lactiferous breasts.

Etymology: Ghetto-speak, circa 1970

"Florine ready to drop that trick baby of her," Tyrone ragged. "Shee-it. At least she'll get a bounce in her check. A bounce from the bouncin' lil' bastard."

"That Flo one helluva titty mama," J.J. said smacking his big ass nigger lips.

-- Bigger Vance II, "The Slum Lord Takes a Holiday" (L.A.: Holloway House, 1969)

by Twathenge April 29, 2006

Dollymop

A prostitute, often an amateur or a part-time street girl; a midinette. Victorian-era slang.

"Francis has picked 'imself up another dollymop, 'e as," Gerald told me later that night.

by Twathenge April 29, 2006

Jewish Navy

The U.S. Coast Guard.

Etymology: World War II era military slang

If your hair is wavy,
Come and join the Jewish Navy,
Fight fight fight
For Palestine!

-- World War II-era U.S. Navy ditty

by Twathenge April 29, 2006