casing the joint

A form of case the joint — To thoroughly observe or examine a place, in order to familiarize oneself with its workings in preparation for criminal activity, often robbery.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of case the joint
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APA

casing the joint. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/casing%20the%20joint

MLA

“casing the joint.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/casing%20the%20joint. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “casing the joint,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/casing%20the%20joint.

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