English · Slang Attested

up north

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In jail, in prison.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trong tù

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Even if I'm locked up North you in the world Rocking three-fourths of cloth, never showing your stuff off, boo

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 “up north” mean?

In jail, in prison.

Is “up north” formal or informal?

up north is generally slang.

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