Pimp Iceberg Slim Glossary Of Terms -

Decoding the Game: The Essential Pimp Iceberg Slim Glossary of Terms

Chili Pimp

: A derogatory term for a pimp who lacks control over his workers and fails to generate significant income. Stable : The collection of women working for a single pimp.

Rating for the glossary itself (as a feature):

5/5 stars for necessity. Rating for the book with glossary: 4.5/5 stars (loses half a star because no glossary can fully soften the misogyny and abuse—nor should it). pimp iceberg slim glossary of terms

Iceberg Slim’s 1967 autobiography, Pimp: The Story of My Life Decoding the Game: The Essential Pimp Iceberg Slim

The Cherry (The Virgin)

A pimp who operates outside the accepted street codes. He might steal another pimp’s woman ("turn her out") without permission or fail to pay bribes to the police. Outlaws were usually killed or imprisoned quickly. Rating for the book with glossary: 4

To Pull Coat

: To inform, teach, or "wise someone up" to the realities of the street. Street Vernacular & General Slang Street Speak 101 - Night of Mystery

Criticism: What a Glossary Can’t Fix

Iceberg Slim:

A moniker representing the ability to remain cold and calculating under pressure.