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This is the area code for the outskirts of Houston. However, it can also apply to a person whose personalitly or clothes highlight that area. This could include frosted tips, quicksliver shirts, or an appreciation for things that those in the 713 take for granted... cause that's just how they role.
Damn, I had to drive out all the way to the 281!
-or-
Look at that guy. He is SO 281.
281 by idget August 3, 2005
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The area code for the parts of Houston either right outside or away from the hood, one thing that you have to remember is that 281 aint no punks so if you got beef w/ 281, you got beef w/ 832 and 713
Welcome to 281 where we keeping it gully / Mess around and get jump'd you'll be leaving it ugly.
-unknown
281 by *Wonderboy Marvel* July 29, 2003
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281, the skirts outside of the inner city, 5th ward is part of the 281 territory, and they are a bunch of bad ass motha fuckers, dont mess with em, also, kingwood is in 281, this is where all the ballas at, see also 832
281 where da ballas at

loop 281 

Loop 281 is a main road that manny east Texans know. Very useful and at night people race.
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2813308004 

Rap artist Mike Jones' personal phone number, which he often repeats in his songs.
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Specifically, one who lives in the area code 281 in the area surrounding houston. Generally, it is anyone who wears only clothes from abercrombie & fitch, hollister or american eagle;uses smiley faces; has "iced tips" or highlights; lives in a planned neighborhood; and frequently uses african-american slang, even though they are caucasian.
Dude he's such a 281er
281er by ayaypapa September 13, 2011
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