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clip joint

American  

noun

  1. Slang. a business, especially a place of entertainment, that makes a practice of overcharging or cheating customers.

  2. Masonry. a mortar joint made higher than usual in order to level the course above.


clip joint British  

noun

  1. slang a place, such as a nightclub or restaurant, in which customers are overcharged

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of clip joint

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35


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In last week's clip joint Paul Frankl selected his favourite scenes involving motorbikes.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2013

We've covered the workings of the mind on clip joint, but how about scenes involving manipulation of the human brain?

From The Guardian ● May 22, 2013

Last week's clip joint looked at some of the greatest plane crashes in film history.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2013

If you've got an idea for a future clip joint, email [email protected].

From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2013

Photograph: Alamy This week's clip joint is by Declan McKenna, who blogs at www.thefastpictureshow.com.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2012

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