Brick

American Slang

Definition

- Extremely cold (esp. NYC slang). - A kilo-sized, rectangular package of drugs; by extension, a large stack of cash. - A badly missed basketball shot. - A device rendered unusable; to render one unusable.

Examples

"It’s brick out tonight—grab a heavier coat."

"He slapped a brick of cash on the table to show he was serious."

"I bricked my phone with that sketchy update, and now it won’t boot."