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pub

UK/pʊb/ US/pʌb/ common informal slang uk

noun

1.

tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

Synonyms

Origin

Clipping of public server.

Phrases

  • call time
  • closing time
  • drinking-up time
  • happy hour
  • last call
  • last orders
  • prop up the bar
  • pub crawl

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