A newly-arriving inmate is referred to as a "fish," told to watch out for "the man," and warned about the consequences of "snitching." These are best described as examples of:

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These terms are examples of prison argot, which is the specialized language or slang used by inmates in prison environments to communicate with each other. "Fish" refers to new inmates, "the man" typically refers to prison authorities or guards, and "snitching" is informing on fellow inmates.

A Newly-Arriving Inmate Is Referred to as a "Fish," Told