Word: gumboot
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...Both gangs have a predominantly Maori membership and conduct initiation ceremonies in which potential members or "prospects" must prove themselves. The tests range from the revolting-drinking urine from a gumboot is one of the milder ordeals described by former members-to the criminal, such as committing a specific crime, being bashed by the whole gang or serving time in jail. Prospects are often required to serve a stint as the gang's errand...
...Gumboots performed an energetic Gumboot dance, which dramatizes the working lives of miners in South Africa’s oppressive apartheid government. Dressed in overalls and boots, the dancers were incredibly moving as they portrayed the plight of Black South Africa...
Attracted by the flashy colors of the Gumboot members—who were decked out in everything from a bright yellow bandana to a neon green sweatshirt—Tiffany Chan ’07 joined in the rally on her way home...