grind joint
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Meaning · English
A low-end casino where games are played for small stakes.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Keep away from out-of-the-way casinos. Keep away from grind joints. The Flamingo Capri, for example, is a sleeping giant. It will earn a mint of money. It's on the Strip but it isn't for you. It's a grind joint.
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 “grind joint” mean?
A low-end casino where games are played for small stakes.
Is “grind joint” formal or informal?
grind joint is generally slang.