"Brixton shuffle" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: In reference to HM Prison Brixton and its exercise yard. Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} Brixton shuffle (plural not attested)
  1. (UK, slang) A shuffling style of walking associated with former prisoners. Wikipedia link: HM Prison Brixton Tags: UK, no-plural, slang
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          "ref": "1978, Mark Goulden, Mark My Words!, page 189:",
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