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

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

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

Don't worry: clip joint has scoured cinema to come up with five top tips to the best fancy dress disguises.

From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2010