What does get the strap mean?

In literal terms, “strap” means a gun so “get the strap” would mean, “get the gun” but that is now how it’s used in slang. It basically means “get the work done” or when someone has ticked you off so much you want to “get the strap.” Meaning, you want to go grab the gun to deal with the situation.

What does strap slang mean?

gun
(slang) A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

What does strap me down mean?

To fasten or secure someone or something down (to something) with or as with straps.

How do you use strap in a sentence?

Strap sentence example

1. She watched him tighten a strap around the horse’s belly.
2. It tore my strap off.
3. Then, having tied the wooden creature securely, the boy buckled the strap and tossed his prisoner into the buggy.
4. He fingered a heavy strap attached to the head.

Why is it called a strap?

The slang term “Strap” (also known as Straps) is a noun and “Strapped” is a verb. The words originated from the Old West movies where an armed person usually had their firearm in a holster strapped around their leg.

What does strap up mean slang?

derogatory slang Irish a shameless or promiscuous woman.

What does strap game mean?

Definition of strap game : a swindling game in which a strap or belt is folded in the middle and then rolled up tightly with the victim betting that he can place a pencil in the loop so as to hold the strap when both ends are pulled.

How do you use the word strip in a sentence?

He jumped up on the table and started to do a strip.

1. The runway is simply a strip of grass.
2. I was almost tempted to strip off and plunge straight into the pool.
3. The city is notorious for its red light district and strip clubs.
4. Some people like to strip themselves naked while they have a swim in a secluded place.

How do you use yelp in a sentence?

a sudden, short, high sound, like that made by a person or animal in pain: Feeling something sting her cheek, she stifled a yelp. She heard her pet’s yelps of pain and rushed to his side. He gave a yelp of pain and pulled his hand away.

Do you have a strap on meaning?

To attach, fasten, or secure someone or something on(to someone or something else).

What does strap it up mean?

to wrap a leg, arm, or other part of the body in a bandage (= strip of material for wrapping around injuries): He injured himself playing football and his arm was strapped up.

What does the word striping mean?

Definition of striping 1a : the stripes marked or painted on something. b : a design of stripes. 2 : the act or process of marking with stripes.