spit-and-sawdust

adj

Etymology

Since old drinking establishments might have had sawdust on the floor that patrons could spit on.

Definitions

  1. Of a bar, pub, etc. having a basic, traditional appearance and rudimentary facilities.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for spit-and-sawdust. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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