ramp
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To swindle or rob violently.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To search a prisoner or a prisoner's cell.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ramp” mean?
To swindle or rob violently.
Is “ramp” formal or informal?
ramp is generally slang.