drillowiec

This term refers to a person who listens to drill music (a gangster variant of rap) and/or dresses in a drill style. This genre originated in Chicago between 2010 and 2012 and is characterized by heavy, dark music and lyrics that discuss violence and street life. In Poland, notable drill artists include Rusin, Alberto, and Malik Montana.

In Poland, the term “drillowec” has begun to be used in the context of fashion and lifestyle, not just music. It conveys a certain laid-back attitude in behavior and dress, but more often refers to wealthy teenagers whose parents buy them very expensive clothes from well-known brands. More broadly, it is a pejorative term that combines elements of pathology, gangsterism, and high-end fashion.

Quote: “The drill style of clothing is a streetwear style dominated by hoodies, tracksuits, sneakers, fanny packs, low-slung jeans, and controversial gangsta accessories like balaclavas or hoodies worn in a way that reveals only the eyes. Brands commonly associated include Trapstar, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. Important ‘items’ include shoes, watches, sunglasses, or belts, and these are where most of the allowance from parents should be spent.” (source)

Items – ‘things’

Examples of use:

1.“Have you seen this drillowiec with new Nikes?” /H/

2.”If drillowiec is the style of clothing, this guy’s got it nice.” / https://www.tiktok.com/@_zabinski/video/7247508639794089242?q=zabi%C5%84ski&t=1699948030749

3.Drillowcy who only know Alberto and can’t name anyone from abroad.” /https://www.tiktok.com/@_zabinski/video/7221240718206045467?q=zabi%C5%84ski&t=1699948030749

4.”I find it funny how these gangsters in techs listen to drill and say that someone can’t afford something when their entire drip is just listening to Alberto and wearing tracksuits bought with their dad’s money.” https://www.tiktok.com/@_zabinski/video/7221240718206045467?q=zabi%C5%84ski&t=1699948030749

5.”I have 10 of them, and I call it the drill cassock.” /https://www.tiktok.com/@_zabinski/video/7284987731816631585?q=zabi%C5%84ski&t=1699948030749

6.”Maybe drillowcy don’t have the best style, but she speaks up and walks in sandals.” / https://www.tiktok.com/@_zabinski/video/7261640604436679962?q=stuu%20crepp&t=1713502665180