speak-easy

speak-easy
speak-easy [spēk′ē΄zē ]
n.
pl. speak-easiesSPEAK + EASY: so named from the secretive atmosphere
Slang a place where alcoholic drinks are sold illegally, esp. such a place in the U.S. during Prohibition

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