Brixton shuffle
(UK, slang) A shuffling style of walking associated with former prisoners.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(UK, slang) A shuffling style of walking associated with former prisoners.
Origin: In reference to HM Prison Brixton and its exercise yard. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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