hash house

noun

Synonyms of hash housenext
: an inexpensive eating place

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Founded in 1944 by Sammy Powell, the hash house was later owned by Khalid Farhoud, who passed it on in 1996. — Kat Tran updated July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025

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First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hash house was in 1865

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