loophound
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Meaning · English
Someone who frequents saloons or other nightlife, originally specifically in Chicago's Loop district.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Loop is a clamorous, smoke-infested district […] And he who frequents it at night in search of amusement and cheer is known, vulgarly, as a Loop-hound.
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 “loophound” mean?
Someone who frequents saloons or other nightlife, originally specifically in Chicago's Loop district.
Is “loophound” formal or informal?
loophound is generally slang.