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Turn-key

A derogatory name for a prison officer (screw, kanga etc) used by inmates in U.K Jails and prisons (predominantly used in Scotland)

Meant to imply they are nothing more than key turners, since they spend many hours unlocking and locking cell doors.
Turn-key, can I get a cup of water?

“Stash that the turn-keys just came round the corner
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Alicia keys

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key bo

key bo
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Key to the city

Used by police to refer to the battering ram used to smash open doors during search warrants.
Before the warrant, have you got the key to the city ready?
by Noob master March 28, 2021
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dos key

Complaining about having to do something when you secretly enjoy the action at hand
Addison states that he hates dos key, but he told me in confidence that it was one of his favorite things to do.
by badluckfrog July 18, 2022
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Keying my shit

Keying my shits basically means ur getting me tight , you getting me mad 😭
yo this bitch is keying my shit 😭

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by swervo gz 👀 June 29, 2022
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