bum factory
The term "bum factory" is an informal, dated expression primarily used in the United States to describe establishments associated with vagrants and alcoholics.
Definition
C2Alcohol
(informal, dated)An establishment that sells alcoholic drinks, often seen as contributing to vagrancy.
Example
- The old saloon was known as a bum factory by the locals.
C2Housing
(informal, dated)A cheap place for lodging, often used by vagrants or those with limited means.
Example
- He spent the night at a bum factory, hoping to find a more permanent solution the next day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bum factory":