Amp (adj.) - Describes a high level of intensity and excitement and is also the highest of three levels of intensity through which dancers attempt to progress during a session (Krump, Buck, Amp). Amp is a state of heightened excitement and is a place where technical dance is transcended by emotion. It is the point of dance where one might have a spiritual experience as well. “Man, that move you did made me amped!”



Amp ups (n.) – Moves made by a dancer to build intensity and are mainly used during the course of competition. These moves are important since a dancer’s goal is to reach the highest level of intensity possible. Indicative of the strong bond/interaction between the dancer and the crowd. “I just want to amp up!"



Arm Swings (n.) – Basic arm movements that are fundamental to Krump dancing. Arm swings are often named after the activity that they resemble. i.e. “throwing a baseball”



Army move (n.) – Group moves that occur during a Krump session. These moves are usually improvised and may appear during any session, battle, or other Krump competition. Army moves are not staged or premeditated and come across as very powerful and intimidating – “When you did that army move off my arm, I didn't know what you were thinking!"



Beef (n.) – A battle between arrogant and humble characters during a Krump battle. Whereas ‘animosity’ is personal, a beef only concerns matters on the dance floor, and the emotions are generally left on dance floor following the end of a session.



Big Homie (n.) - The overseer of a Krump family, this person is often a mentor in both dance and spiritual matters. The Big Homie may also be a father figure to Krumpers from single-parent families.



Buck (n.) – The second of three levels of intensity achieved by Krumpers during competition. This is where a character is identified and involves flawless character execution. It is the part of the dance where a story is told through one’s character, and at this level, a dancer demonstrates what makes him or her goofy, antagonistic, etc. This term is also used to describe a moment or move that is “breathtaking.”



Buck ups (n.) – Dance moves that are done to bring a dancer into the second of three levels of intensity (Krump, Buck, Amp). ‘Buck ups’ are known for requiring heightened body awareness and may be characterized as “organized confusion” on the dance floor. They tend to occur spontaneously and bring an element of excitement to a routine.



Bump Fakeout (n.) – A tactic employed by Krumpers to surprise both opponents and the crowd. This style involves executing a move almost to the point of completion and switching to another move at the very last moment. This move is very popular with spectators.



Character (n.) – A persona taken on by a Krumper used to express different dance styles and a variety of emotions. May be described as the sum of technique and attitude. Characters may be strong, goofy, dominant, etc., and are expressed through attire and body language. A dancer’s character becomes apparent during the second of three levels of intensity (Buck). It is a common mistake that one can embody different characters. This is not true, although a dancer may have different attitudes within his or her character. For example, Tight Eyez may express different attitudes such as raw, trash talker, arrogant, bully, or rude boy, all within the character of Tight Eyez. In this case, the spectator would see the attitude, but the character is still Tight Eyez.



Cage (v) – 1. ‘to be cage’ When a dancer is caged, an entire crew challenges the individual to a test of skill. This is generally done as part of initiation.



Fake Out Moves (n.) – Dance moves performed to confused and surprise one’s opponent and spectators. These moves often lead up to kill-offs.



Fam (Family) (n.) – a group of people who have a personal relationship. A Krump Fam is a group of people who Krump and includes Big Homies, Little Homies; this is like a crew but much more personal.



Footwork (adj.) – The fast paced movement of a dancer’s feet used to travel from one point to another. This technique is only employed by advanced Krump dancers and is a technical move requiring much finesse and balance.



Gully (n.) – An infamous character who embodies a dominant, New York City attitude.



Kill Off (n.) – Any move or combination of moves that ends a session or a battle. These ‘finishing moves’ are non-verbal ways to let one’s opponent know that he or she has been defeated, and they are often a dancer’s strongest moves.



Lab (n.) – Short for “Laboratory,” any place where dancers create and practice moves in preparation for competition. It is also a place where Krump fams exchange ideas.



Lil’ Homie (n.) – A dancer under the mentorship of a big homie.



Looky Loos (n.) – Male or female fans who attend competitions but do not participate with other spectators. Looky Loos are different from groupies, as they do not attempt to meet performers.



Power Moves (n.) – Raw arm swings, chest pops, and other aggressive moves that accompany the ‘Power’ style. Technically, these moves require a dancer to push everything out through a single part of the body.



Rounds (n.) – Like a boxing match, ‘rounds’ refer to subdivisions of a battle. If a dancer uses the phrase, “I want to go rounds,” he or she is requesting a time extension to a competition.



Serve (adj.) – Describes a move or dancer who is “lame” or “wack.” Often, a dancer who is ‘serving’ is using moves that are outdated. (v.) Using old moves in the course of a competition. i.e. 'This dude is serving’



Session (n.) – A Krump event where dancers, biters, copy-cats, looky loos, and groupies are present. It’s the place where everybody comes to express styles, ideas, and battles take place. Sessions tend to be less organized, similar to a “jam session” of musicians or a “rap cipher” of MCs.



Tag Team (n.) – (1) Any 2-on-2 Krump competition. (2) A premeditated move performed by 2 or more dancers.



Tiny Littles (Krump Babies) (n.) – Krumpers under the age of four

​WARNING: SOME OF THESE WORDS AND PHRASES MAY LEAVE YOU CONFUSED IF YOU'RE NOT PART OF THE FAM, BUT DO ENJOY:)

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Ballsup 

Definition - A failure

Eg. - "This McFlurry was a ballsup!"



"Back It Urp"

Definition- To take a step back.

Eg. - "Man you need to Back it urp!"



"Baramaanis" 

Definition - "But a man is”/”But I am”

Eg. - "I so much want to lab baramaanis busy."



Bee My Op

Definition - To pour

Eg. - "Bro, I'm thirsty, here's the glass, Bee my op!!"



Berlin

Definition - Dynamite comes in small packages.

Eg. - "That guy is so small but BUCK, might as well call him BERLIN!"



Bunny

Definition - A sellout or scared person.

Eg. - "This guy is a bunny!!"



Chonna 

Definition - The alternative name for the name Shaun.

Eg. - "Chonna do you want hot chocolate?"



Choosing - A language invented by the RFK secretary whereby the letter "D" gets replaced with the letter "J"

Eg. - "Guys, next week is Fam Feuj. I hope the Jee Jay is going to pitch."



Cool Af 

Definition - enjoying a good conversation while drinking Red Bull.

Eg. - "Guys, practice was heavy, let's cool af!"



"Don't settle for Sardines"

Definition- Don't settle for bare minimum.

Eg. - "Do you want Ribs or a sandwich?" "Nah, I don't settle for sardines, hand me that ribs!"



Download

Definition - Its the number 2 that happens after you close the toilet door.

Eg. - "I ate too much I need to Download."



Elnombre

Definition - A challenging and competitive nature, also known as beefy.

Eg. - "This guy is about to go Elnombre!"



"Flow a nigga"

Definition - To hurt somebody really bad.

Eg. - "I'm going to flow a niggas ass down!"



Foolish

Definition - A full-house gatsby.

Eg. - "Bro, I'm feeling foolish"



Forkaas

Definition - The next level of focusing.

Eg. - "This guy is playing around, he must Forkaas!"



Genevieve

Definition- RFK's speaker

She is the speaker we use at all our sessions and street jams. Our manager often shouts, "Don't bump Genevieve!" when someone is carrying her.



GK

Definition - Gala King

A cape town dance style, Gallery AKA Gala, which has been perfected by some RFK members and they are known as Gala Kingz.



Goodeevedee

Definition - a greeting used at night (Good Evening)

Eg. - "Sorry I'm late, Goodeevedee, I'm Harold."



HAH!

Definition - A moment of achievement or a response without responding.

Eg. - "I unblocked my phone, HAH!"

      OR "Do you know Jack Parow Krumps?" "HAH!"



"Hloni Catches it Late"

Defintion - A moment of sudden and late realization.

Eg. - "I never knew you passed matric?" "Hloni catches it late!"



Hoena

Definition - A loved one.

Eg. - "I spent some time with the Hoena!"



Juice-Noely

Definition - A retard

Eg. - "Bra, stop behaving like a juice-noely."



"Kat Is In Die Pot" 

Definition - The RFK rap mixtape.

Eg. - Die Kat is in die pot vol. 3



La Familia

 

Definition - Family

Eg. - "La Familia :) !!!!"



"Las You"

Definition - To show no interest in a foolish topic or "Go Away"

Eg. - "Did you hear about Harry Potter?" "...Bra, Las You!!"



Louis Vee

Definition - An extremely lazy person

Eg. - "I've been carrying speakers whole day and these Louis Vees didn't lift a finger!"



Mafia

Definition - A name given to RFK by our haters and also The 3 interrogators (Uncle Bevil, Adam & Nashwin)



Malume 

Definition - A word for excitement and achievement of greatness which is often followed by “HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA”

Eg. - "We nailed that performance. Malume! HAAAAAAAAAA!"



Meneer

Definition - The way you refer to someone  when speaking to them out of irritation.

Eg. - "Meneer, where are the earphones I gave you last month?"



Oevfu

Definition - Being extremely ill.

Eg. - "I'm feeling oevfu oevfu sick."



Oneil

Definition - Having a die hard spirit never giving up and not believing in time restrictions.

Eg. - "That guy just danced his ass off, ONEIL!!"



"Respect Florry"

Definition - It means to listen or to pay attention or to be humbled.

Eg. - "These people don't want to respect florry."



​Richaloo

Definition - No holding back in a decision that's been made.

Eg. - "I don't know about you, but I'ma Richaloo!"



Royal Bakkie -

Definition - RFK's transport

Eg. - "Can I get a lift in the Royal Bakkie?"



Sesabiluto

Definition - Being fearless

Eg. - "Yoh, are you gonna finish that whole gatsby?" "Bra! Sesabiluto for this gatsby!"



Setchu

Definition - To search or look for something.

Eg. - "Put on your Bluetooth, let me Setchu."



Shall we

Defintion - Infamously used by our manager, Uncle B, meaning are you ready?

Eg. - "I'm starting up the bakkie, Shall we?"



Sheeeeee

Definition - The human byproduct

Eg. - "I'm in so much Sheeeee man."



Shine

Definition - Eating to the point whereby your stomach and lips shine.

Eg. - "I'm going to Shine tonight, bro!"



Silver-rain

Definition - A relationship or dating.

Eg. - "He has reached the stage of silver-rain!"



Skibber

Definition - To be filthy and weirdly unmannerly.

Eg. - "Don't be a skibber!!"



"Sonny Sold Us Out"

Definition - being betrayed or left behind.

Eg. - "Bro, I saw Kwezi at Mcdeez, Sonny Sold us OUT!"



"The whole Tooty Fruity"

Definition - When one goes for the complete package.

Eg. - "You got your degree?" "Yup next is the masters, you know the whole Tooty Fruity."



"Wat Huil Die Kin Hieso"

Definition - Why are you nagging?

Eg. - "Nobody ever listens to me"  "WAT HUIL DIE KIN HIESO?!"



"Wat Speel Die Manne"

Defintion - Being in utter  and totaldisbelief of what your eyes and ears are experiencing witnessing.

Eg. - "That guy just jumped onto his head, WAT SPEEL DIE MANNE?!"



What The Hok! 

Definition - A question when in a confused or shocked state.

Eg. - "That guy is 14!? What the Hok!!"