Finger on the trigger
phrase, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
To be prepared to shoot (a gun).
Examples
“When they got there he had his finger on the trigger.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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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