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Bughouse Square

noun

Informal. any intersection or park mall in a big city where political zealots, agitators, folk evangelists, etc., congregate to argue and make soapbox speeches.

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Origin of Bughouse Square

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Words nearby Bughouse Square

bugger off, buggery, Buggin's turn, buggy, bughouse, Bughouse Square, Buginese, bug-juice, bugle, bugleweed, bug light
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