clip joint

noun

slang : a place of public entertainment (such as a nightclub) that makes a practice of defrauding patrons (as by overcharging)

slang : a business that makes a practice of overcharging

Examples of clip joint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry. —

Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024

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