"smokeasy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: smokeasies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of smoke + speakeasy Etymology templates: {{blend|en|smoke|speakeasy}} Blend of smoke + speakeasy Head templates: {{en-noun}} smokeasy (plural smokeasies)
  1. An establishment where patrons are permitted to smoke despite a general ban. Wikipedia link: smokeasy Categories (topical): Smoking

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