TRAP HOUSE
What Does Trap House Mean?
Trap House means "House at Which Drugs Are Manufactured or Sold."
"Trap house" is a slang term referring to a place where illegal drugs are manufactured, stored, and sold. The term "trap" can refer to the act of trapping customers into a cycle of addiction, making it difficult for them to escape the lifestyle associated with drug use. Trap houses are often characterized by poor living conditions, with the primary focus being on the drug trade rather than maintaining a habitable living environment. They can be located in various types of neighborhoods, but are typically found in more impoverished areas to be closer to the main customer base.
The term has been popularized in music and culture, particularly in hip-hop and rap, where it's often used to describe the harsh realities and struggles of life in neighborhoods plagued by drug-related activities. Despite its glorification in some music and media, the reality of trap houses and the lifestyles they foster are associated with significant social, legal, and health issues, including addiction, violence, and community degradation.
For a full list of drugs-related abbreviations, check out our glossary of drugs terms.Image for Trap House
When I write Trap House, I mean this:
"House at Which Drugs Are Manufactured or Sold"
Summary of Key Points
"House at Which Drugs Are Manufactured or Sold" is the most common definition for Trap House on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| Trap House | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | House at Which Drugs Are Manufactured or Sold |
| Type: | Word (Slang) |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at Trap House
Trap house is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. Slang is not typically used in formal or professional settings.Example of Trap House Used in a Text
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See Also
Search All Terms Beginning With the Letter T CANDYMAN (drug dealer) DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration (US)) INGREDIENT HOUSEHOLD (home without snacks) PLUG (contact, drug dealer) PUSH (sell drugs) TRAP (mouth, place from which drugs are manufactured or sold) TRAP QUEEN (street-savvy young woman)Quiz
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