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Definition

A place where one goes for a casual sexual encounter, such as a bar (establishment) or nightclub.

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Origins

The colloquial sense was coined in the 1950s. Sex has been likened to meat since as early as the 16th century, with such references to it as "have a jumble in the giblets" and "have a bit of mutton", not to mention "carnal relations".

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In Context

  • "The rumors about Carnival 7NC’s are legion, one such rumor being that their Cruises are kind of like floating meat-market bars and that their ships bob with a conspicuous carnal squeakatasqueakata at night."
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Also Said As

  • meet market