deb

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Meaning · English

A female member of a gang.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Then one night Liz showed up at the factory with a scratched face and torn blouse. She had been in a fight at the park with another girl, a deb of the Porto Rican Flyers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “deb” mean?

A female member of a gang.

Is “deb” formal or informal?

deb is generally dated, slang.