Slang of the Day
joint (2)
Today: Mon, 06 Feb 2023
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Meaning:
a prison, a jail
For example:
- My cousin Henry has been in the joint for the last three years, but he might get out on parole next year.
- After he got out of the joint, Sammy had a lot of trouble finding a job. Most people won't hire someone who just got out of jail.
Note: usually used with the definite article, as in "the joint"
Variety: This slang term is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.