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.

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clip joint British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of clip joint

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

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

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2013

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

From The Guardian • Feb. 7, 2013

This week's is from john Carvill, who previously wrote a clip joint on taking the train.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2013

To illustrate their range, this clip joint intends to give selected rabbits their moment in the headlights.

From The Guardian • Dec. 12, 2012

Muppet Treasure Island - for clip joint islands Photograph: Ronald Grant Archive John Donne once said that no man is an island.

From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2010