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trappin' 

The act of the local police speed trapping people or doing random DUI stops.
Yo, pigs was trappin' all damn night yo.
trappin' by J-man November 24, 2003

trappin' 

Current definition: Selling illegal drugs, often inside of abandoned buildings known as "trap houses." It has two meanings.

1. Selling drugs is a never-ending career because once a person has a felony drug conviction, it becomes difficult to earn legit money. They are "trapped."

2. The act of luring drug users to a shop. Using drugs is also a trap. Drug dealers are simply catching them.

Location of origin: Atlanta, Georgia (allegedly)

First mainstream use of the world: T.I.'s second studio album, Trap Muzik (2003). This was T.I.'s break-out album, which was so popular that it changed the sound of rap music and launched the rise of rap music in other southern regions, such as Miami, Memphis, and Houston. Trap Musik is often regarded as the original trap album.
I heard ------ was out here makin' a killing, trappin' on 3rd Street, mane.
trappin' by thetillmansneakerreview February 14, 2022
The act of dealing or selling illegal drugs for the accumulation of wealth. Drug dealers often partake in “Trappin”. The word originates from Atlanta Georgia.
"I was trappin on the corner when the 5o rolled up", or, "He is trappin at the party and making a killin"
Trappin by T.I March 4, 2005
James be trappin on Taylor road
trappin by ShAdY September 6, 2003
To keep working. Staying in a state of progression. Trying to progress. While accomplishing a task. Also selling drugs with no significant gain, and/or promotion with a high probability of loss, hence the trap.
In the hood trappin, trappin out the house with the boards on the window
Trappin by AntDawg November 23, 2013
trappin-slangin,sellin dat work,makin bread.
man dat girl nesha be trappin on da bay.
trappin by keibaby September 21, 2005
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