Bloods

/blʌdz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Multiple instances of the red liquid that flows through animals' veins, or slang for friends or gang members.

Etymology

From Old English 'blod.' In modern slang, 'bloods' became a term used by gang members to refer to companions or associates, especially in inner-city cultures starting in the 1980s.

Kelly Says

Gang terminology like 'bloods' evolved as a way for marginalized groups to create identity and belonging, turning a biological term into a powerful social marker.

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