clip joint
noun
1
slang
: a place of public entertainment (such as a nightclub) that makes a practice of defrauding patrons (as by overcharging)
2
slang
: a business that makes a practice of overcharging
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While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Clip joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip%20joint. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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