blind pig

The term "blind pig" originated in the United States and has evolved to have various meanings, often related to illegal activities.

Definition

B2Prohibition Era

(historical, slang)An unlicensed establishment where alcohol was sold illegally during Prohibition.

Example

  • During Prohibition, many people visited a blind pig to enjoy a drink away from the eyes of the law.

C1Law Enforcement

(regional, slang)A police officer who has been bribed to ignore illegal activities.

Example

  • The corrupt officer was known as a blind pig, turning a blind eye to the illegal gambling ring.

C2Internet

(technical, informal)A hidden web address on the Deep Web that uses a public domain but is not visible to standard search engines.

Example

  • Navigating to a blind pig requires special software to access the hidden content.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blind pig":

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