pea shake

noun

An illicit numbers game or lottery, with the numbers marked on small balls or "peas".

Meanings

nounpea shake (plural pea shakes)

plural pea shakes

  1. USIndianagamblingAn illicit numbers game or lottery, with the numbers marked on small balls or "peas".
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APA

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Chicago

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