Finger on the trigger

phrase, slang

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

To be prepared to shoot (a gun).

Examples

1

When they got there he had his finger on the trigger.

2

I walk around like that nigga, finger on the trigger If a nigga want some smoke, I let this choppa eat his liver" - Comethazine, Walk.

3

I said that I'ma ride for my motherfuckin' niggas Most likely I'ma die with my finger on the trigger" - Rich Homie Quan, My Nigga.

4

Winnin' gunfights with mega-cops But just a nigga walkin' with his finger on the trigger Make enough figures until my pockets get bigger" - Nas, N.Y. State of Mind.

5

Four walls just starin' at a nigga I'm paranoid, sleepin' with my finger on the trigger" - Scarface, Mind Playing Tricks on Me.

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