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| The term “twomp” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria.
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[edit] Etymology
The name derives from hip hop. It may also come from resembling a thwomp from the Super Mario series. It takes this appearance when it is tightly packed into a small plastic bag and the edges become ruffled.
[edit] Alternative spellings
twomp (plural twomps)
- (US, slang) twenty.
- (US, slang) 20 U.S. dollars worth of marijuana.
[edit] References
- Tom Gally, twomp, according to Berkeley High School Slang Dictionary, North Atlantic Books, quoted Feb. 2004.
