Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. (UK gang) one upon whom one may depend; (thus) one who is involved in gang activity.

2018-20

T. Thorne (ed.) ‘Drill Slang Glossary’ at Forensic Linguistic Databank 🌐 Active – dependable associate – involved in gang activities.

2. (Polari) a ‘masculine’ lesbian sex worker.

2019

P. Baker Fabulosa 288/1: active butch or bull in trade.