What does staying strapped mean?

Stay strapped or get clapped means to have your gun on you, or you run the risk of someone else killing you in a gunfight. It's a common phrase in high-stress socio-economic scenarios in poverty-stricken areas around the United States.
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What does strapped mean in slang?

Strapped means you are in possession of a gun or firearm.

A Strap is also sometimes used to reference a condom or a strap-on sex toy.
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What does it mean when a girl is strapped?

strappingadjective. Of a young woman full of vigor; lusty. strappingadjective. Of a person of either sex; Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.
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What does being strapped up mean?

To become armed with a firearm. Officers began strapping up in preparation of the raid on the suspected drug dealer hideout. 3. To instruct or allow someone to become armed with a firearm.
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What is the strap slang for?

In literal terms, “strap” means a gun so “get the strap” would mean, “get the gun” but that is now how it's used in slang. It basically means “get the work done” or when someone has ticked you off so much you want to “get the strap.” Meaning, you want to go grab the gun to deal with the situation.
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Stay STRAPPED, Evil is LURKING



What does strap mean in the military?

Specialized Training Assistance Program (US Army Reserve nursing program) STRAP. System Training Plan.
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Where did the term strapping come from?

strapping (adj.)

"tall and sturdy, robust," originally applied to women, 1650s, from present participle of strap (v.), apparently in the sense of "to beat with a strap." Compare similar senses of whopping, spanking, bouncing and other present-participle adjectives of violent action expressing something large in size.
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Who first said stay strapped or get clapped?

Our Stay Strapped or Get Clapped shirt features George Washington's most legendary quote in support of carrying firearms for self-defense (probably).
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What does strapping a person mean?

/ˈstræp.ɪŋ/ uk. /ˈstræp.ɪŋ/ A strapping person is tall and strong-looking: A big strapping young man like you shouldn't have much difficulty lifting that! Synonyms.
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What does strapped mean in Old English?

Slang adjective strapped "short of money" is from 1857, from strap (n.) in the old sense of "financial credit" (1828). Meaning "to beat with a strap" is from 1735. Related: Strapped; strapping.
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Does strapping mean handsome?

When someone is strapping, they're strikingly strong looking.
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What do Navy SEALs call each other?

Meaning: A BTF (Big Tough Frogman) is a popular term used among Navy SEALs when they talk about each other. A frogman is another name for a SEAL.
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What is a military cake eater?

Cake-eater: Derogative term for officers. Call an Audible: American football term refers to the quarterback changing the play in the last minute based on the defense lineup.
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What does Oscar Mike mean in military terms?

Oscar Mike is military lingo for “On the Move” and was specifically chosen to represent the spirit of its founder and the Veterans he serves.
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What does YODO mean in SEAL Team?

You Only Die Once | SEAL Team Wiki | Fandom.
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What does the term Bravo Foxtrot mean?

Answer: A Blue Falcon is also sometimes called a Bravo Foxtrot and is someone who messes things up for other members of their squad, either by causing drama or by betraying other members.
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What does tango mean in military terms?

Tango down is said to originate in military slang. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, established by the 1930s, the letter T is tango and became slang for target, or “enemy.” To down a target is “to shoot” them, especially when grounding an aircraft, but also “to neutralize” or “kill” them.
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Why are there no female Navy SEALs?

The numbers are so unfavorable because of the rigorous training that aspiring SEALs and SWCC candidates go through. The training comes in both mental and physical stages that begin with two months of intense physical training. After that, they must pass a physical screening at the first stage or face being eliminated.
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What does YODO mean in the military?

YODO. You Only Die Once recent.
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Are there female Navy SEALs?

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman — the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea.
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What does a strapping man mean?

: strong and healthy a strapping young man.
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Are there any black Navy SEALs?

According to data provided by the U.S. Navy, of the more than 3,000 active duty SEALs, 1.3 percent are African-American and 8.8 percent are Hispanic.
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Do Navy SEALs have to drown?

Because Navy SEALs perform much of their work in and near bodies of water, they need to avoid drowning or sinking in difficult conditions. The drown proofing test takes place in a nine-foot-deep pool, with the trainee's hands tied and feet bound. They must: Bob up and down in the water 20 times.
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Who is the greatest Navy SEAL OF ALL TIME?

Who is the most famous Navy SEAL? Jesse Ventura tops our list. Following his service on the Underwater Demolition Team, Ventura was a pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota. Two people on the list have gone on to become NASA astronauts.
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What does Roger tango mean?

roger/roger that

Meaning: Message received. Origin: the NATO phonetic alphabet—a previous version of the alphabet used “Roger” to signify the letter R. Fun fact: Now they use “Romeo.”
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