can house
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Meaning · English
A brothel, bordello.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm … lined up with a can house, and get my split on anybody I bring there. … The next time you boys want a girl, let me bring you there.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “can house” mean?
A brothel, bordello.
Is “can house” formal or informal?
can house is generally slang.