to hold the keys

To be the person calling the shots in a prison gang. Also called, "shot-caller".

One-Eye Billy is holding the keys while Jack is in the hole.

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bang in

To call in sick for work.

I'm supposed to work on Sunday, but I'm banging in for the Super Bowl.

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in the car

To be one of the elite of a prison gang.

Don't fuck with One-Eye Billy, he's in the car.

Rico killed his way in the car.

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donut

In a prison setting, it is another inmate's anus.

He got it in the donut!

I heard about his celly--he should watch his donut.

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in the air

To be unfindable. To disappear like a vapor in the air.

-Where's Joe at?
-I don't know, amn. He's in the air.

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S.H.U.

Special Housing Unit
It is the prison within a prison.
See also lockup or lockdown and PC--protective custody.

Five-O found drugs up his ass, now his ass is in SHU.

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out of pocket

To leave your designated area or be out of range.

Can you cover for me? I'm gonna be out of pocket for a whle.

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