English · Slang Attested

hop joint

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Meaning · English

An establishment where opium is smoked.

Where it’s used: Used American English

There's quite a trade in laudanum since the police started shaking down the hop-joints so much.

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 “hop joint” mean?

An establishment where opium is smoked.

Is “hop joint” formal or informal?

hop joint is generally slang.

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