on turf

"On turf" is a shortened version of "I put that on the turf", which originally means "I swear on my neighborhood". To elaborate, it means you are so sure of your statement that you'd give away your neighborhood to an enemy gang if you'd prove to be wrong (although, it's mostly a figure of speech because nobody will spend time fact-checking your statement). This term likely has its roots in California hoods (like Compton, Watts, and Long Beach), where the street or general area one is brought up in tends to be closely tied to one's identity.

"On set" (short for "I put that on the set") may be used as a synonym. Both terms were originally often used in context similar to "on gang", "on God" or "on my momma". Nowadays, they're more commonly used as expressions of hype, along the lines of "that's what's up".

Historical use: All we' got out here's a bunch of liquor stores and gun stores. On turf, they don't want to see us win.

Contemporary use:
1) It's goin' down tonight at the party! It's goin' be lit, on turf!
2) On turf, if she won't let a nigga hit tonight...
3) I' just been out here hustlin' tryna' come up. I don't wish harm on nobody innocent, and I put that on turf.

by PoetLaureate October 24, 2020

Turf Turkey

A woman from the turf that engages in turf antics, usually has multiple baby daddies

That girl over there is a Turf Turkey

by ToughCookie July 18, 2019

Turfing

The removal of a person's face (living or non-living) and wearing it around for fashion or sexual pleasure. (Cousin definition to Munting)

I would love to turf Amy, she is super hot. I have never turfed before, but would love to try it sometime! Would you like to go turfing with me, or are you more into munting?

by LosPollos the Gnome October 14, 2025

The Churf ‘n Turf

When a male fakes an orgasm to get out of an uncomfortable situation.

I was about halfway through smashing when it dawned on me that she looked like my mom. I pulled the Churf ‘n Turf and dipped out.

by Chodeboyz4lyfe November 30, 2018

turf maintenance

The trimming and shaving of your genital area and or arm pits.

Dan said to Jenny " Thank god you practice turf maintenance or we wouldn't be together!"

by rene bootmaker June 3, 2013

Turf bucket

A car usually a junker that gets used by everyone in the hood.

Let's just take the turf bucket real quick.

by Ravenscaw August 28, 2017

turf-burner

an individual or multiple persons (plural. turf-burners) whose genital area(s) is(are) inhabited by one or multiple sexually transmitted diseases.
i.e. chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, crabs, herpes, HIV... etc.

-causes- promiscuous sex, flings, cheating, adultery and/or overall low self esteem leading to one or more of the former

guy 1 (scratching) "I think I hooked-up with a turf-burner last weekend."
guy 2 "You should always consider the quality of the field before you play ball."

by Chris Demo June 24, 2008