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Meaning of loophound | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Someone who frequents saloons or other nightlife, originally specifically in Chicago's Loop district.

US, slang

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.”
“Last I saw, she was supposed to be engaged to some North Shore loophound.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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