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speakeasy

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Noun — An illegal bar, especially one operating secretly during America's Prohibition era in the 1920s.

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Etymology

From the phrase "speak easy," meaning to talk quietly — patrons were told to keep their voices down so as not to draw police attention.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “speakeasy” mean?

The word “speakeasy” means an illegal bar, especially one operating secretly during America's Prohibition era in the 1920s. In plain terms, a secret bar that operated outside the law, especially during Prohibition.

How do you use “speakeasy” in a sentence?

Here is “speakeasy” used in a sentence: “Patrons had to know a password to get into the speakeasy.”

What part of speech is “speakeasy”?

“Speakeasy” is a noun.

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