Which slang word for prison comes from the name of an old jail in south London?
Prison periods of time, such as many years, and are operated by the state or federal governments. The term "jail" tends to describe institutions for confining people for shorter periods of time (e.g. for shorter sentences or pre-trial detention) and are usually operated by local governments. Outside of North America, "prison" and "jail" have the same meaning. Common slang terms for a prison include: "the pokey", "the slammer", "the clink", "the joint", "the calaboose", "the hoosegow" and "the big house". Slang terms for imprisonment include: "behind bars", "in stir" and "up the river" (a possible reference to Sing Sing). The use
Gassing (prison slang) or feces with another liquid substance and throws it at a staff member when given the chance. In the state of California, for example, since 1998 a conviction for gassing has carried a sentence of up to five years segregation in prison. Gassing (prison slang) Gassing, also known as chucking, is prison slang for the act of throwing feces or some other bodily fluid such as urine, blood, semen, or saliva at a jail or prison staff member. Gassing is an act of rebellion by inmates against custodial staff and is a felony in most U.S. states. Victims of gassing