A historic public housing project on Detroit’s East Side, built in 1941 for Black defense workers. Known for its cultural significance, resilient community, and role in shaping Detroit’s Black history.
“Yo, I grew up in Sojourner Truth Homes (The Bricks), so I know every corner of the East Side like the back of my hand.”—Real Eastside Detroiter
by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

When someone is trying to communicate with another and they are getting blatantly ignored; ghosted in real life
by AllenLead September 29, 2025

Telling someone how to do something by telling them what NOT to do. Akin to Prohibition grape brick instructions on how not to turn these grapes into "illegal" wine.
Colonel Daniels was wine bricking Lt. General McClintock in the movie Outbreak to stop the bombing of innocent civilians.
by AmadeuS469 October 5, 2025

A phrase used when it’s unbelievably cold, almost to the point where it actually hurts to be outside. Is typically used in the winter months in areas where temperatures drop below freezing.
A. This guy walks outside for the first time since it snowed and is sitting in his car waiting for it to defrost and warm up, then literally screams with intensity: Aaaaah!!! It’s brick out here!
B. Friend 1: Make sure you put on that extra layer when you head out today. Wouldn’t want you to get sick because of the crazy cold weather we’ve had lately.
Friend 2: Girl, you ain’t never lied! It’s brick out!
B. Friend 1: Make sure you put on that extra layer when you head out today. Wouldn’t want you to get sick because of the crazy cold weather we’ve had lately.
Friend 2: Girl, you ain’t never lied! It’s brick out!
by WeLiveFunLivesInMyCircle February 8, 2022

A term used for Correctional Officers, Deputy Jailers, Detention Deputies, and Law Enforcement Officers working in jails, Prisons, etc..
by Dep. Bookem July 26, 2023

Friend 1: "Have you seen that guy Trey? He's simply Bricked Different."
Friend 2: "Yea, I heard Logan would debone his dick like a Turkey Drumstick."
Friend 2: "Yea, I heard Logan would debone his dick like a Turkey Drumstick."
by Babatundea January 17, 2024

In basketball, a shot that completely misses both basket and backboard (the player might as well have thrown a heavy brick at the basket for all the good it did).
With two seconds left on the clock, he had a perfect opportunity to win the game for the team, but he shot a brick.
by Guayaquil September 3, 2016
