The specific street or block where women walk to solicit customers (Johns). In Chicago, where Slim operated, this was often South State Street.
, introduced the "secret inner world" of the American street hustle to a mainstream audience, largely through its distinct lexicon. The following glossary captures key terms used by Slim to describe the psychological and structural dynamics of the "game". pimp iceberg slim glossary of terms
The paying customer. In Slim’s glossary, the Square is the target—usually a lonely, desperate, or adrenaline-seeking man. The goal of the "Game" is to separate the Square from his money "cleanly" (without a fight). The specific street or block where women walk
: The underground world of pimping, hustling, and street survival. The following glossary captures key terms used by
A law-abiding citizen or someone who does not understand the rules of the streets. Psychological Tools and Tactics