crackhouse

American  

[krak-hous] / ˈkrækˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

crackhouses

1. a place where cocaine in the form of crack is bought, sold, and smoked.

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Etymology

Origin of crackhouse

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Department of Justice has for nearly a year kicked the can on saying if it believes safe consumption sites are banned under the crackhouse statute.

From Los Angeles Times

Organizers of the Safehouse project say federal “crackhouse” laws enacted are not intended to criminalize medically supervised centers.

From Seattle Times

The amicus brief filed Friday, signed by dozens of current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials across the country, said Congress never intended the crackhouse statute to encompass harm reduction efforts offered by medical personnel.

From Seattle Times

She meanwhile called the original “crackhouse” statute at the core of the case “nearly incomprehensible.”

From Seattle Times

He argued in court again Monday that the proposal violates a 1980s-era drug law known as the “crackhouse statute,” which makes it illegal to own or operate a property for the purpose of making, using or distributing drugs.

From Seattle Times