creep joint
The term "creep joint" is primarily used in U.S. slang to describe disreputable establishments and has been in use since the 1920s.
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Definition
C1Urban slang
(informal, US)A disreputable or low-class establishment, especially one known for illegal or unethical activities.
Example
- The police raided the creep joint after receiving several complaints from the neighborhood.
C2Mechanical engineering
(technical)A type of connection in a structure designed to allow for gradual movement or deformation over time.
Similar
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