juice joint
The term "juice joint" has evolved over time, originating during the Prohibition era in the United States to describe illegal bars or nightclubs.
Definition
C1Historical
(slang, informal)An illegal bar or nightclub, especially during the Prohibition era.
Example
- During the 1920s, many people frequented juice joints to enjoy a night out despite the alcohol ban.
B2Modern
(slang, informal)A nightclub, often with a disreputable reputation.
Example
- They decided to hit up a juice joint downtown for some late-night dancing.
C2Urban
(slang, informal)A marijuana cigarette laced with crack.
Example
- He warned them about the dangers of smoking a juice joint.
C2Gambling
(slang, informal)A fraudulent casino that manipulates game outcomes using electromagnets.
Example
- They realized too late that the place was a juice joint, rigging the games to cheat players.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "juice joint":
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