gyp joint

gyp joint

noun Informal.
1.
any business establishment that charges excessively for poor-quality service or goods.
2.
a gambling house in which the games are dishonestly run.

Origin:
1930–35
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Gyp joint is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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