booze can

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Noun

booze can (plural booze cans)

1. (chiefly Canada, idiomatic) A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
   • 1990 November 4, “Ballard's death hasn't brought stability to Leafs”, in St. Paul Pioneer Press, USA, page 3C:

     Mom Wassilyn claims she and Pal Hal had a one-night stand after a night at a "booze can" (after-hours joint) and son Mike was the result.

   • 2008 September 9, Robyn Doolittle, “Alcohol commission shuts down booze can”, in Toronto Star, Canada, retrieved 2 February 2009:

     "The establishment was operating as a booze can serving drinks well after hours," Mammoliti said.