"Four Floors of Whores" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: 4 Floors of Whores [alternative], Four Floors [alternative]
Etymology: Chosen for the rhyme. So called because brothels were situated on the first four floors of Orchard Towers until 2023. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Four Floors of Whores}} Four Floors of Whores
  1. (Singapore, slang) Orchard Towers, which was known for its rampant prostitution. Tags: Singapore, slang

Alternative forms

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