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buck fifty

(US, prison slang, gang slang) A long slash wound across the face, especially one inflicted by using a razor blade, sometimes especially a Glasgow smile.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, prison slang, gang slang) A long slash wound across the face, especially one inflicted by using a razor blade, sometimes especially a Glasgow smile.

Origin: Supposedly in reference to the number of stitches (150) it takes to close such a wound. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • "Why don't you head to the gym, and a lose a buck fifty?"

    Bluesky· May 2026
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