Words & TermsCrime, prison and the underworld
boob-happy
Driven mentally unwell by imprisonment.
In a sentence
The memoir described long-term prisoners as becoming boob-happy.
Where it came from
From boob “prison” and happy, modelled as an Australian counterpart to stir-crazy. Used for a prisoner mentally affected by confinement.
- First recorded
- 1972
- Initial era
- 1950–1999
- Where used
- Parramatta Jail, NSW
- Use today
- Historical Parramatta Jail usage; later/current currency not established