Rap Dictionary: H

Hell.

Houston. H-Town is a nickname for Houston, Texas.

Head Bitch in Charge.

Head Nigga in Charge.

Haarpijn (Dutch slang, lit. 'hair pain'): Intense scalp discomfort or pain from tight hairstyles like braids, weaves, cornrows, or ponytails, often endured for fly looks in hip-hop culture; symbolizes beauty grind and resilience.

Arabic for "my love".

Habituem (n): A regular or habitual frequenter of a specific spot, like a club, trap house, bar, or street corner in hip-hop culture; someone who's always posted up, a fixture in the scene, often tied to nightlife grind or daily hustle.

An ugly old woman.

Hagelschlag (noun): Dutch term for chocolate sprinkles or 'chocolate hail' topping used on bread, toast, or pastries; literally 'hailstorm' in German/Dutch, evoking a flurry of sweet pellets. In hip-hop culture, metaphorically used for overwhelming an opponent with rapid-fire bars, money stacks, or flashy jewelry like a hail of gems.

To have a really ugly appearance.

Adverbial slang in hip-hop and urban culture meaning 'very much,' 'definitely,' 'obviously,' or 'for real,' expressing strong, open feelings or truths without subtlety (opposite of 'lowkey'). Often used emphatically in lyrics to hype emotions, attractions, or boasts.

1. A common Roman Catholic prayer. 2. A long pass done in football. 3. Taking a chance on something that?s a long shot but would be a high reward.

In Hawaiian Pidgin English and Pacific Islander hip-hop culture, 'haku' (from Hawaiian 'haku,' meaning to compose, author, or weave) refers to the craft of writing poetic rap lyrics, bars, or melodic verses, often with a rhythmic, chant-like flow blending traditional Hawaiian poetry with modern hip-hop.

Half an ounce of marijuana (14 grams). Similar to Half: Pound, QP, Zip, Quarter, Eight

To be half of a little bit high.

'Halvpensionerne' is the Danish definite plural noun for 'the half-pensioners,' referring to elderly folks or retirees living on partial pension benefits (half-board or semi-retirement income). In Danish hip-hop and street slang, it's used metaphorically for washed-up OGs, semi-retired hustlers, or old-timers barely scraping by on past glory, still lurking in the hood.

Hard As a Motherfucker.

A gun.

To be very drunk.

Guns.

A handgun.

British or Jamaican slang for a handgun.

British or Jamaican slang for a handgun.

Hanisha (noun): In hip-hop slang, a term derived from the female name Hanisha (of South Asian origin meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'), used to refer to an attractive, confident woman who's street-smart, loyal, and often a romantic or sexual interest in rap narratives. Implies a mix of beauty, attitude, and ride-or-die vibes, especially in multicultural rap scenes.

A massage that ends with genital stimulation.

1. To be tough.

To work resiliently at something and give it your all.

A life of difficulties, pain, and/or struggles.

Difficulties, pain, and/or struggles.

Crack cocaine.

An erection; when a mans penis is hard.

Extreme, brutal, or intense.

A car with a hard metal roof. Similar to Hardtop: Drop top, Convertible

A women who takes part in sexual activities for money.

In hip-hop, Spanglish, and urban Latino street slang (especially Dominican/Puerto Rican influences), 'harnaches' (plural of 'harnache') refers to women's bras or brassieres. Derived from Spanish 'arnés' (harness), emphasizing the supportive/restrictive hold on breasts. Often used crudely or sexually in lyrics to hype up stripping or body praise, common in reggaeton-rap crossovers.

Haschisch (noun): A concentrated cannabis resin derived from the trichomes of the marijuana plant, typically pressed into slabs, balls, or sheets for smoking or vaping. In hip-hop and street slang, it's prized for its potent THC content, often called 'hash' or 'Moroccan,' referenced in lyrics about getting super high, global trap scenes, and weed culture from Amsterdam to the trap house.

Marijuana resin.

Marijuana plant extract.

A word, tag, or phrase starting with the pound key, that is mostly used on social media.

1. A shaped headwear.

To have put down the success or achievements of someone or something due to jealousy or anger.

Someone who is full of hate and/or jealous of another persons success or achievements and criticizes the successful person.

Hater + Gatorade, slang for a punny drink hate filled people drink to keep them hating.

People who are full of hate and/or jealous of another persons success or achievements and criticizes the successful person.

In hip-hop and street slang, a 'hatif' is a fake or distant hater who talks reckless online or from afar but folds in person; a keyboard warrior or coward dissing without backing it up.

To put down the success or achievements of someone or something due to jealousy or anger.

To put down the success or achievements of someone or something due to jealousy or anger.

Hater + Gatorade, slang for a punny drink hate filled people drink to keep them hating.

In hip-hop slang, a 'hattcock' refers to the stylish act of cocking or tilting one's hat (cap) to the side, a signature move for projecting swagger, street cred, and nonchalant confidence. Often used to describe the look or the person pulling it off with finesse, evoking a rooster's strut (cock) combined with urban headwear drip.

Someone who gives oral sex.

To have momentum and accomplish things.

A big damage or destruction.

To stare down.

To have been stared down and attacked.

To be staring something or someone down.

A strain of marijuana.

To be foggy or cloudy.

Historically Black College or University.

1. Heartbreak Kid. 2. Heartbreak Gang. 3. Heartbreak Kodak.

High Definition. HD is short for High Definition.

High Definition Multimedia Interface. Similar to HDMI: HD, DVD, CD

Oral sex.

A woman who is good at performing oral sex.

1. Stupidity. 2. A stupid or dumb person.?

The crown of someone?s head.

To hear something through an informal or unofficial source.

1. A gun or weapon.

1. To be mad, angry or pissed off. 2. Intense or dangerous.

A gun.

An Assault-rifle.

Hennessy cognac, a type of brandy.

A fat or obese person.

Heilallani (noun): In hip-hop and street slang, especially West Coast and Pacific Islander-influenced scenes, refers to a stunningly beautiful woman with an exotic, heavenly vibe—blending 'hella' (very/intensely from Bay Area slang) and Hawaiian 'lani' (sky/heaven). Implies she's on another level, fine as fuck, turning heads like a goddess from the islands. Often used to hype up a shorty who's got that ethereal, mixed-ethnic glow-up.

1. Buttocks. Heine Syonyms: Badonkadonk, Arse 2. Heineken beer.

A robbery.

A helicopter.

To have experienced a lot of hardships in life.

Very, really, a lot.

Extreme or a big amount.

A helicopter.

In hip-hop and street slang, 'hemelas' refers to a crew of melanin-rich, loyal homeboys from the hood—short for 'home melanin fellas.' It emphasizes deep-rooted brotherhood, often dark-skinned dudes who ride or die together, unbreakable like family forged in the streets.

Hemos (pl. n.): Street and hip-hop slang originating from Bloods gang culture, referring to fellow Blood gang members or close homies. Derived from 'hemoglobin' (hemo) as a coded way to say 'blood' without direct detection by rivals or authorities. Signifies loyalty, brotherhood, and affiliation in gangsta rap and urban narratives.

Hennessy cognac, a type of brandy.

1. Jimi Hendrix. 2. Future's nickname. Other Future Nicknames: Pluto, Future Hendrix Future's real name: Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn

A brand of Cognac liquor.

Hennessy cognac, a type of brandy.

Hensigt (pronounced HEN-sikt): Noun from Danish/Norwegian hip-hop slang, translating to 'intention' or 'purpose,' often implying shady motives, street plans, or beef-driven agendas in rap narratives about hustling, revenge, or scheming.

Heracles (n): Reference to the Greek mythological hero (aka Hercules) symbolizing god-like strength, endurance, and conquering impossible feats; in hip-hop, used to boast about physical power, dominance, or overcoming adversity like a demigod.

Weed or Marijuana.

Marijuana.

Herboso (adj.): Embodying the raw, gritty, street-authentic energy and drill rap style of Chicago rapper G Herbo; tough, resilient, no-nonsense, straight from the trenches with vivid storytelling and unfiltered bars.

Spanish for "Gorgeous" or "Beautiful".

Phonetic street slang variant of 'heron' or 'heroin,' referring to heroin, the highly addictive semi-synthetic opioid derived from morphine. Iconic in hip-hop for depicting trap dealing, addiction struggles, overdose deaths, and come-up stories from the block.

Heroin.

Slang shorthand for 'heterosexual,' describing sexual attraction to the opposite sex. In hip-hop, often used to flex straight macho identity, dismiss queer vibes, or precede 'no homo' disclaimers in lyrics asserting dominance or preferences.

Colloquial or dialectal German form of 'heute,' meaning 'today.' Prevalent in German hip-hop (Deutscher Rap) for its punchy, syllable-efficient fit in bars and flows, emphasizing immediacy or current events in street narratives.

In hip-hop and street slang, 'Heydrich' refers to Reinhard Heydrich, the infamous Nazi SS-Obergruppenführer known as the 'Blond Beast' and 'Butcher of Prague,' chief architect of the Holocaust and the 'Final Solution.' Used metaphorically in rap lyrics and battle rap to depict a ruthlessly calculating, cold-blooded killer, strategist, or dominant figure who orchestrates mass destruction or total domination over rivals without mercy or emotion.

A temporary break between or from something.

An unsophisticated country person.?

A bruise on the body created by kissing or sucking.

A bruise on the body created by kissing or sucking.

A bruise on the body created by kissing or sucking.

Slang term for marijuana, shortened from Spanish 'hierba' (meaning 'grass' or 'herb'). Common in Chicano rap, West Coast hip-hop, and Latin-influenced street language to refer to weed in a raw, cultural context.

To be under the influence of marijuana.

Someone who always spends a lot of money.

To be snobby or stuck up.

Publicly or intentionally.

Interjection mimicking playful, giggling, or mocking laughter, common in hip-hop ad-libs, lyrics, and freestyles to express amusement, sarcasm, flirtation, or dismissal of haters. Often elongated as 'hihi hihi' for emphasis in street and trap contexts.

Someone from the country hills, mountains or backwoods. 

Hineingepumpt (verb): Vulgar hip-hop slang for aggressively penetrating someone anally, derived from playful German phrasing 'hinein gepumpt' (pumped into the ass). Refers to rough anal sex, often bragged about in trap and drill lyrics for shock value and machismo.

To be aware or in the know.

1. A culture consisting of the four elements; DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffitiing. 2. Rap music.

Someone who is a fan of hip-hop.

People who are dedicated fans of hip-hop.

A collective term for the hip-hop community worldwide.

1. A rapper.

Hiperplasia (noun): A medical condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, often leading to enlargement. In hip-hop slang or freestyle contexts, sometimes metaphorically used to describe rapid muscle growth from heavy lifting or 'swelling' egos/pride in battle rap.

Someone who loves nature and preaches peace, love and happiness.

Hippocampes (plural of 'hippocampe' in French, or variant of 'hippocampi'): Small, mythical sea horse-like creatures from Greek mythology, or the seahorse-shaped brain structures responsible for memory and learning. In hip-hop slang and lyrics, metaphorically refers to mental storage for bars, street knowledge, trauma recall, or vivid lyrical imagery, often evoking elusive or fragile memory like a seahorse in ocean currents.

Someone who is hip to new trends, styles, and culture.

1. To have sex. (verb)

1. To get a lot of money very quickly. 2. To benefit from a robbery.

1. To get a lot of money very quickly. 2. To rob someone or benefit from a robbery.

1. To have sexual intercourse.

Also spelled or known as: Hit-it-raw

Call or text my phone.

A killer or shooter.

A killer or shooter.

1. To be having sex.

1. To be really impressive, good or "hitting the spot". 2. To be having sexual intercourse.

1. To be having sexual intercourse.

To be having sexual intercourse without a condom.

To be having sexual intercourse.

Hiwi (noun): In hip-hop and street slang, a promiscuous white woman, often referring to a Caucasian female who is sexually available or eager, especially to non-white men; a 'white hoe' or easy hookup. Derives from blending 'high' (as in top-tier) and 'wi' (short for whitey or similar phonetic slang). Used derogatorily or boastfully in rap.

Hook, as in "off the hook."

House.

Hjemmebryg (Norwegian hip-hop slang): Homemade beer or potent DIY alcohol brewed at home, often cheap, strong, and shared in street sessions or cyphers. Represents hustle, resourcefulness, and underground partying.

In UK hip-hop, grime, and drill slang, 'hnus' (variant spelling of 'huns') refers to attractive women or girls, short for 'honeys.' Often used to boast about pulling or being surrounded by hot chicks in street/party contexts.

Hoe. Ho is short for Hoe.

A vagina.

A poor or homeless person.

Someone who is very promiscuous.

People who are very promiscuous.

1. To take care of and watch over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To represent where you?re from.

To maintain or take care of something or someone.

1. To take care of and watch over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To represent where you?re from.

To stay sane through trivial and hard times.

1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To be representing where you?re from.

1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To be representing where you?re from.

1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To be representing where you?re from.

1. A vagina.

To shout, yell or call.

Talk or reach out to.

To shout, yell or call.

To have shouted, yelled or called.

In Latin trap and hip-hop slang (esp. Puerto Rican/urban Latino), 'holograma' refers to a woman or persona that projects a flawless, alluring image (like on social media) but is fake, superficial, or disappears under pressure—pure illusion like a hologram. Implies thot-like deception or unattainable fantasy.

Respect, regards, or props.

1. The basketball court you grew up playing in. 2. The neighborhood you grew up in. Home court Syonyms: Turf

To have the advantage when competing with an opponent in your city or country you're from.

A very close friend or relative.

Someone who enjoys staying home.

A very close friend from your hometown.

Men or boy friends.

A very close female friend from your hometown.

Women or girl friends.

Marijuana grown indoors at home.

A good and close friend.

A place, town or city where someone is born and/or?raised or calls home.

A very close friend or relative.

Homicide.

Murder; the killing of a human by another.

A very close friend or relative.

Very close friends.

Homosexual.

In hip-hop and street slang, particularly in Scandinavian (Norwegian/Danish) rap scenes, 'homofil' is a derogatory term for a homosexual man, implying weakness, femininity, or non-masculine behavior; directly translates from Norwegian as 'homophile' or gay, often hurled as an insult in beefs or diss tracks to question one's street cred or toughness.

Homographe (n): In linguistics and hip-hop lyricism, a word identical in spelling to another but differing in pronunciation, meaning, or both; a staple for advanced rappers crafting puns, multis, and layered bars through visual/orthographic wordplay.

Homologues (noun, plural): In scientific contexts like biology or chemistry, similar structures or compounds with the same functional group or genetic makeup but varying in chain length or position; metaphorically in hip-hop, kinfolk or counterparts from the same hood or struggle, sharing parallel paths or origins.

Derogatory slang abbreviation for 'homosexuals,' specifically gay men; used in hip-hop culture as a pejorative insult to demean someone as effeminate, weak, fake, or sexually perverse.

Hona: In South African township slang and hip-hop (tsotsitaal/Zulu-influenced), an interjection meaning 'here it is,' 'look here,' 'check this out,' or 'behold.' Used to emphatically draw attention to something impressive, like a whip, chain, or skill, often in braggadocious contexts.

An attractive woman.

A hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

A pretty young woman with a golden brown complexion.

Pretty young women with golden brown complexions.

Hip-hop slang for an attractive woman or girlfriend, used as a sweet, playful term of endearment implying she's as delicious and irresistible as a honey-glazed pastry bun. Often carries flirtatious or sexual undertones.

A racial slur for a caucasian or white person.

A racial slur for a caucasian or white person.

In Francophone hip-hop and street slang (French rap from France, Quebec, Africa), 'honte' is a noun meaning shame, embarrassment, or disgrace. Often used to express self-regret, pity for a loser's actions, or to diss someone for corny behavior.

A promiscuous women.

A very promiscuous man.

A promiscuous women.

1. Neighborhood. Hood is short for neighborhood. 2. To be in the streets.

Jay Critch?s nickname. Jay Critch?s real name: Jason Cole Critchlow

1. To have a lot of expensive materialistic things but still live in the hood.

A sweatshirt with a hood.

Someone who likes to commit crimes.

People who are violent and like to commit crimes.

1. A promiscuous girl with no class or morality who has been with a lot of men in the ?hood? or ?Neighborhood?.

The repeated section of a song, intended to ?hook? the listener.

1. To kiss, make out or have sexual intercourse. 2. To give someone something for free or a good deal.

1. To have kissed, made out or had sexual intercourse.