strip joint: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1informal, slang
Quick answer
What does “strip joint” mean?
A nightclub or bar where performers remove their clothes as entertainment, typically for an adult audience.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A nightclub or bar where performers remove their clothes as entertainment, typically for an adult audience.
An establishment featuring striptease performances, often serving alcohol; may carry connotations of seediness or adult entertainment districts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties use the term; 'strip club' is more common in formal contexts in both regions.
Connotations
Slightly more vulgar or gritty connotation than 'strip club' in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally informal in both, but 'strip joint' may be slightly more frequent in American crime or noir genres.
Grammar
How to Use “strip joint” in a Sentence
He went to a strip joint.The strip joint was raided by police.They own a strip joint downtown.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “strip joint” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- No verb form.
American English
- No verb form.
adverb
British English
- No adverb form.
American English
- No adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No adjective form.
American English
- No adjective form.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in discussions of zoning, licensing, or adult entertainment industry.
Academic
Very rare; 'striptease venue' or 'adult entertainment establishment' preferred.
Everyday
Informal conversations, often with humorous or disparaging tone.
Technical
Not used in technical contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “strip joint”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “strip joint”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “strip joint”
- Using in formal writing.
- Confusing with 'strip mall' (shopping area).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is informal and can be seen as vulgar or disrespectful; 'strip club' is more neutral.
No, it is too informal; use terms like 'striptease venue' or 'adult entertainment establishment'.
'Strip joint' is slangier and often implies a seedier, less upscale place than 'strip club'.
Yes, with similar meaning and register in both varieties.
A nightclub or bar where performers remove their clothes as entertainment, typically for an adult audience.
Strip joint is usually informal, slang in register.
Strip joint: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstrɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstrɪp ˌdʒɔɪnt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No idioms specific to this term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: a 'joint' (place) where they 'strip' (remove clothes).
Conceptual Metaphor
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AS A BODY JOINT (informal, possibly seedy).
Practice
Quiz
Which phrase is most informal and carries a slightly negative connotation?