Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blind-pig
noun
/ˈblaɪnd pɪɡ/
Definition
A term used to refer to an establishment that sells illegal alcoholic beverages, commonly used during the Prohibition era in the United States.
Examples
- During the 1920s, many speakeasies operated as blind-pigs to evade law enforcement.
- The detective discovered a blind-pig hidden in the back of a restaurant.
Meaning
A covert bar or club where alcoholic drinks are sold without a license.
Synonyms
- Speakeasy
- Illegal bar
- Moonshine joint
