booze can

noun

A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.

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Meanings

nounbooze can (plural booze cans)

plural booze cans

  1. CanadaidiomaticA nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.

    "The establishment was operating as a booze can serving drinks well after hours," Mammoliti said.

    2008 September 9, Robyn Doolittle, “Alcohol commission shuts down booze can”, in Toronto Star, Canada, retrieved 02 Feb 2009
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    Mom Wassilyn claims she and Pal Hal had a one-night stand after a night at a "booze can" (after-hours joint) and son Mike was the result.

    1990 November 4, “Ballard's death hasn't brought stability to Leafs”, in St. Paul Pioneer Press, USA, page 3C
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Chicago

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