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This week's word is:
Louche

Definition:
adj.: disreputable, shady, shifty

Usage:
It's always best to scope out before you pick your pimp. Some are much more louche than the others.

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Get your swerve on

Definition:
v.: Prepare to show skills. If you got your swerve on, it means you succeeded.

Usage:
Yo, step back, I'm about to get my swerve on fool.

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