c47

In the film industry, it refers to a clothespin. Often used by the lighting department to attach gels to lights, keep cords out of the way, etc.

A: Hey new guy...hand me a c47.
B: *blank stare*
A: C47! *sigh*...a clothespin!
b: Oh.

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what

In hop-hop, it's often used as a sort of taunt after a proclamation has been made.

South side runnin' this bitch! What!

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off the chain

What happens when you're riding your bike and you shift gears too fast or incorrectly. (The "chain" comes off the spokes)

Person A: Yo man, don't be ridin' all fast and shiftin' gears like woah, yo' bike is off the chain!
Person B: Word?

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megadap

Extreme props to someone for doing something totally appreciated. Invented in the rec.music.hip-hop Usenet group back in 1997.

Thanks for sending that file to me, you get MEGADAPS!

LAlien

Someone who lives in Los Angeles.

A: There sure are a lot of LAliens here!
B: Uhh, this is a Lakers game.

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LAlien

Someone who comes from or lives in Los Angeles.

A: Man, there sure are a lot of LAliens here tonight!
B: This is a Lakers game, you retard.

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