booze can

Language: en

Meaning: (chieflyCanada,idiomatic)Anightcluborbar, especially one which operatesillegallyor is otherwisedisreputable.1990November 4, “Ballard's death hasn't brought stability to Leafs”, inSt. Paul Pioneer Press, USA, page 3C:Mom Wassilyn claims she and Pal Hal had a one-night stand after a night at a "booze can" (after-hours joint) and son Mike was the result.2008September 9, Robyn Doolittle, “Alcohol commission shuts downbooze can”, inToronto Star, Canada, retrieved2 February 2009:"The establishment was operating as abooze canserving drinks well after hours," Mammoliti said.

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