cold lampin'

Tapping into the electrical wires of a street light to power DJ and MC equipment, and sound system, for the use of underground hip-hop performances and battles.

This term was popularized by the Flavor Flav / Public Enemy song of the same name, but since the term is not defined in the song, many assume the phrase to have other meanings.

"Aiyyo, power from the street light made the place dark!
I know a few understand what I’m talkin’ about"
- Mos Def (refering to the practice of cold lampin')

by HoWheels February 19, 2007

cold lampin'

chilling, relaxing

i aint doin nothin but cold lampin'

by Anonymous September 28, 2002

cold lampin'

innactive, chillin', similar to the cool temperature of a light in a lamp that has not been used in some time.

We was in da crib, just cold lampin' like we do.

by Brian Gibson July 7, 2004

cold lampin'

hanging out doing nothing; not unlike a lamp which does not move

yeah, we be lampin'

by veeman January 6, 2003

cold lampin'

Night fishing for lamprey or other eels, originally in Florida.

We were cold lampin' on the panhandle until about 2 when the storm rolled in.

by billows November 12, 2007

cold lampin'

one of those words with an origin that is hoplessly lost, yet someone tries to say they have "the true def"

any slang that is not reddily obviouse

by LARDY March 2, 2005

cold lampin'

To defecate onto your partners chest during sexual intercourse.

Regional use.

"Then he suggested cold lampin' and I kicked him out. I'm not having anyone crap on my chest!"

by Bongzilla November 9, 2007