What is a top boy slang?

I love Top Boy, which is not only the name of the show but the British term for big boss man, the kingpin, etc. The top boy is the one who runs the drug trade.

What does the term Top Boy mean?

Someone who is a wimp or timid.

What do they call drugs in Top Boy?

"Dubs are white drugs – crack and cocaine. B is brown, obviously, heroin." Nat is a drug dealer. He never refers to his merchandise as drugs. He calls it food.

How do they greet each other in Top Boy?

Through every pore, the show feels British. Characters cheer for Premier League teams, call each other “bruv” or “blud,” and are always quick to greet one another by saying “wagwan,” meaning, “What's going on?” in Jamaican English.

How realistic is Top Boy?

“I started making suggestions from my own experience,” he says, drawing on his knowledge of gang violence and the times he had faced police stop and searches. “Around 95 per cent of the stories in the show are derived from real situations.” Bennett also spent time in prison.

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What did Sully go to jail for?

Following on from the discovery that Sully was in possession of the gun that killed three people, the second season opened with the police discovering a body. Forced to deal with the repercussions, Dushane also attempted to stay ahead of his friend turned new rival, Sully.

What does innit mean in British slang?

Innit can be used at the end of a statement to make it into a question. It is a way of saying 'isn't it'. [informal, spoken]

What is Roadman slang?

Roadman: Roadman comes from the 21st century slang word, describing a boy (normally at a teenage age) as someone who thoroughly knows the ins and outs of his area, and the people in the area – he will also be involved in popular events such as trapping, driving (cruising), parties etc. -Urban Dictionary.

Why do British people say innit?

'Innit' - usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent - it's because it's come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.

What drugs are sold in Top Boy?

Dushane has fled to Jamaica, where he is getting by working in his cousin's car-rental shop. When he makes a business deal with an imprisoned drug lord named Sugar, he returns to Summerhouse to sell Sugar's product and become Top Boy once again.

What does food mean in UK slang?

Grub – is slang for food and comes from the old English word meaning 'dig'.

What is a top girl?

A top is someone who prefers to be the person in control during sex. Tops generally prefer to take a more active role in sex by acting as the person who penetrates, gives oral sex, or does other sexual acts. For people with penises, this can mean wanting to be the person penetrating rather than receiving.

What is a top boy in UK?

I love Top Boy, which is not only the name of the show but the British term for big boss man, the kingpin, etc. The top boy is the one who runs the drug trade.

What do thugs call their girlfriends?

A woman who's the companion or conspirator to a gangster can be called a moll. One of the most famous molls was Bonnie Parker, of the criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde.

What does Chav stand for?

In the 2010 book Stab Proof Scarecrows by Lance Manley, it was surmised that "chav" was an abbreviation for "council housed and violent". This is widely regarded as a backronym. This interpretation of the word was used in a 2012 public statement by rapper Plan B as he spoke out to oppose the use of the term.

What does OPS slang mean?

Amongst gang members, OPS is a slang term used with the meaning "Opposition" to refer to members of rival gangs. (In this context, OPS is more commonly typed as OPPS.)

What does dogging mean in America?

Dogging is a special kind of public sex. It involves going to set places, usually in a car, 'getting started,' and waiting for observers to gather.

What does chuff mean in British slang?

adjective British Dialect. chubby; fat. swollen with pride; proud; elated.

How do you say hello in Cockney slang?

. 'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.

Did Sully lose his pension?

On February 24, 2009, Sullenberger testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure that his salary had been cut by 40 percent, and that his pension, like most airline pensions, was terminated and replaced by a PBGC guarantee worth only ...

Did Sully ever fly again?

Some members of the Flight 1549 crew returned to flying shortly after. Capt. Sully returned briefly to flying for US Airways several months after his famous flight, and retired from the airline business later in 2009, landing a lucrative book deal and speaking engagements.

Did Sully get cleared?

It took 15 months before federal crash investigators concluded that Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles made the right decision to ditch the plane in the Hudson River (The Wall Street Journal).

Is Top Boy based on a true story?

No, Top Boy is not based on a true story and the characters are fictional. Nevertheless, the topics Top Boy addresses, the setting of the show and the issues they represent are very real.