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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
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Smurf 'n' Turf

Smurf and turf or smurf 'n' turf is a main course which combines seafood and little blue half-naked cartoon people. The seafood used may be steamed, grilled or fried. Papa Smurf usually arrives thereafter breaded on a skillet, oiled and ready to be cooked.
"Gargamel looks happy."
"Well he should be. He's off to the annual Mississauga Smurf 'n' Turf."
by LiberaceHudson April 19, 2018
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Turf Lounge

A severe hang-over resulting in the inability to engage in physical activity other than smoking bowls, watching tv, playing video games, or listening to music.
We raged hard last night, I can't skate today, I'm strictly Turf Lounge.
by hoot rider November 4, 2017
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Turf Derp

1. (v). When someone takes a noggin nose dive. 2. See Eat Shit. To mistakenly fall on one's face in an embarrassing or Derpish fashion.
My roommate threw me a goldfish snack and I missed it and totally turf derped on my bed.

He missed the soccer ball and totally turf derped.

I kicked the barstool out from under him and he turf derped so hard I snorked.
by Perry Springfield August 3, 2012
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Surf n' Turf

When you jizz and shit into a bowl, mix it together, and rub it in every crevice of your self and your cuddle buddy
Fred and I were gettin' real frisky when all of a sudden he gave me the ol' Surf n' Turf!!
by BigMamas25 April 30, 2024
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Durf and turf

When you are grinding (durfing) and you give her the meat stick (turf)
Last night my girlfriend asked me for the durf and turf special.

Jim got really excited and gave her the durf and turf special.
by Durf king November 12, 2020
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Surf and turf toe

Sticking a toe inside a dirty snatch or butthole
That Smookie bitch gave me surf and turf toe... fa sho.
by JoshBryan December 23, 2018
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