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The term "stir" as slang for jail is believed to originate from the 19th-century practice of "stirring" or moving inmates around within the prison system. It may also relate to the idea of being confined or "stirred up" in a place where one cannot freely move. Additionally, the word can be traced back to the British slang "stir," which means to be in trouble or to cause a disturbance. Overall, it reflects the confinement and turmoil associated with incarceration.
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What is the crossword answer for Prison?
jail, gaol, stir, pen
Why is a stir fry called 'Stir Fry'?
Stir fry is called Stir fry because it is made in a wok and you stir the meal to cook it, otherwise it burns, and also you fry it in a wok.
More stir in the air is called?
The more stir in the air is called the wind.
What is the current slang word for jail?
Some terms include 'the big house', 'the lock up', and 'the stir'.
Do most people in jail serve less than 1 year?
Statistically (or should I say "Stir-tistically) the average stay in jail is 30 to 45 days. That doesn't necessarily mean that YOU will stay in jail that length of time, of course.
What is a warden also called?
a person who looks after prison is called a warden,jailman,a jail in charger,jail, jail syndicate
What is it called when you stir hot food?
Stirring
What is jail called in vietnamese?
Jail = Tù or Nhà tù
What is the British English word for jail?
it is called a prison sometimes jail
If a brig is a navy jail what's an army jail called?
Stockade
What is a pirate jail called?
a brig
Where do you copy Nintendo DS games from their cartridge?
its called jail. you copy you go to jail
