Etymology

jointist

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Today it means: Operator of an illegal drinking place or "joint" Full definition →

First used 1885–1933
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The story

From joint (“restaurant, bar, or nightclub”) + -ist.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1885–1933 Operator of an illegal drinking place or "joint"

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.