gin mill

• Expresión coloquial despectiva para un bar, taberna o salón de mala muerte, especialmente uno barato, sórdido o de dudosa reputación. El término surgió a principios del siglo XX y apenas se usa en el habla actual.

An old-fashioned slang term for a bar, tavern, or saloon, especially one that is cheap, rough, or disreputable. The term originated in the early 20th century and is rarely used in modern speech.

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   A slang term for a bar, pub, or tavern, especially one that is cheap or rough.

   Taberna barata o de mala muerte

   • He spent the evening at a local gin mill on the corner.
   • The old gin mill was known for its cheap drinks and loud music.
   • They found a quiet gin mill to have a few beers.