English · Slang Attested

ramp

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Meaning · English

To swindle or rob violently.

Where it’s used: Used American English

In English slang, to ramp was to swindle or rob.

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).

Meaning · English

To search a prisoner or a prisoner's cell.

Sources & notes

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

What does “ramp” mean?

To swindle or rob violently.

Is “ramp” formal or informal?

ramp is generally slang.

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