Hiphop Language Database >> Sorted Alphabetically >> J

As a noun, it refers to a strong (often sexual) attraction. Can also be used as a verb to describe the action of being attracted. Likely derives from the idiom "Keeping Up With The Joneses".

Apart from the word's many metaphorical uses in non-Hiphop contexts, in Hiphop the word can be used as a noun which refers to a person's respect, power, prestige, etc., or as a verb meaning to go out with someone for their money, not for their looks, personality, etc. (similar in meaning to the verb "to ice", though not necessarily with the connotations of theft)

Refers to the Police.

Refers to a person who is unemployed -- comes from the word "jobless"

To rob or steal. A theft or robbery can be referred to as a "jack move"

Describes something that is messed up, or in poor or injured condition

1. Can refer to a female

2. Can also be used as a sort of catch-all pronoun

An overweight girl with a cute face

A multipurpose slang word used by the Forcer and Redcloud Crews in Eastern Arizona as well as Western New Mexico; typically used as a positive descriptor.