The Wire Dictionary | The Wire | HBO

Ever wonder what “Bawlmer“ or “Burner Phone“ meant? We’ve tapped The Wire and translated the series’ iconic lexicon so you can binge every episode while being fully in the know.  Celebrate The Wire’s 20th Anniversary by streaming all five seasons of The Wire on HBO Max. The Wire Dictionary | HBO ABOUT HBO HBO is home to the shows and films that everyone is talking about, from groundbreaking series and documentaries to the biggest blockbuster movies.