Meaning of jackboy | Babel Free

Definitions

A street thug who is part of a gang of thieves.

Examples

“We ducked and dodged law, and jackboys, only to hand our hard earned cash over to another hustler; a hustler greater than us.”

“Ordell asked one of his jackboys to get⟳ him a car with keys in it and leave⟳ it in the Ocean Mall parking lot over by the beach. The jackboy asked him what kind of car he wanted. Ordell said, 'One has a big trunk with a shotgun in it.' He liked jackboys because they were crazy. They made their living ripping off street dealers for their blow⟳ and change⟳ and busting into crack houses with assault weapons.”

“"Get⟳ you stupid ass over there by the chip display and don't move⟳," the robber instructed as he positioned himself to where he could see⟳ both David and Nicole with minimal movement. That act alone let⟳ David know⟳ the guy in the Oakland Raiders pullover was an experienced jackboy.”

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