washing dishes

Definition

Street slang originating in New Orleans for swapping out license plates to evade law enforcement detection. It's the automotive equivalent of changing your shirt after committing a crime, except slightly more effective. Part of the mobile criminal's essential toolkit for staying off the radar.

Example Usage

After that close call with the cops, the crew spent the night washing dishes in the garage before hitting the streets again.

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