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Meaning of "speakeasy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPEAKEASY

From speak + easy (gently, quietly).
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEAKEASY

speakeasy  [ˈspiːkˌiːzɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEAKEASY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speakeasy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPEAKEASY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

speakeasy

Speakeasy

A speakeasy, also called a blind pig or blind tiger, is an establishment that illegally sells alcoholic beverages. Such establishments came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era. During that time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States. Speakeasies largely disappeared after Prohibition was ended in 1933, and the term is now used to describe some retro style bars.

Definition of speakeasy in the English dictionary

The definition of speakeasy in the dictionary is a place where alcoholic drink was sold illicitly during Prohibition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPEAKEASY


breezy
ˈbriːzɪ
cheesy
ˈtʃiːzɪ
easy
ˈiːzɪ
easy-peasy
ˌiːzɪˈpiːzɪ
greasy
ˈɡriːzɪ
heezie
ˈhiːzɪ
overeasy
ˌəʊvərˈiːzɪ
pachisi
pəˈtʃiːzɪ
Parcheesi
pɑːˈtʃiːzɪ
queasy
ˈkwiːzɪ
Schepisi
ʃəˈpiːzɪ
sleazy
ˈsliːzɪ
sleezy
ˈsliːzɪ
sneezy
ˈsniːzɪ
squeezy
ˈskwiːzɪ
uneasy
ʌnˈiːzɪ
wheezy
ˈwiːzɪ
Zambese
zæmˈbiːzɪ
Zambezi
zæmˈbiːzɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEAKEASY

speak for itself
speak for yourself
speak one´s mind
speak out
speak the same language
speak to
speak up
speak volumes
speakable
speakeasies
speaker
speakerine
speakerphone
speakership
speaking
speaking clock
speaking in tongues
speaking part
speaking role
speaking terms

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEAKEASY

apostasy
creasy
docimasy
ecstasy
eustasy
fantasy
free and easy
homoplasy
idiosyncrasy
isostasy
jasy
liquid ecstasy
Malagasy
monochromasy
non-greasy
paronomasy
phantasy
piss easy
stand easy
take it easy

Synonyms and antonyms of speakeasy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «speakeasy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEAKEASY

Find out the translation of speakeasy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speakeasy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speakeasy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

非法经营
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bar clandestino
570 millions of speakers

English

speakeasy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Speakeasy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحانة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спиртными
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

speakeasy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Speakeasy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

speakeasy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Speakeasy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mondscheinkneipe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

もぐり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무허가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Speakeasy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

speakeasy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

speakeasy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कायकेसी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gizli bar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

speakeasy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

speakeasy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спиртними
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

speakeasy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

speakeasy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speakeasy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

speak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

speakeasy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speakeasy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAKEASY»

The term «speakeasy» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.351 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAKEASY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «speakeasy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «speakeasy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speakeasy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEAKEASY»

Discover the use of speakeasy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speakeasy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails ...
With the specter of Prohibition firmly in the past, Speakeasy shares recipes for the choicest potent potables, reimagining the finest drinks of yesterday for today’s thirsty imbibers. From the Hardcover edition.
Jason Kosmas, Dushan Zaric, 2010
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Speakeasy Thai Survival Guide
It's a must have for newbies and seasoned veterans alike! This is a great book, written with a sense of humour and obvious long term experience in Thailand...Bars, Go Go's, and Girls, Girls, Girls.
James Ann, 2008
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The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from ...
Reveals all of the cocktail recipes available at the famous PDT bar as well as behind-the-scenes secrets on bar design, food, and techniques.
Jim Meehan, 2011
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The Secret Society: Modern Speakeasy Style and Design
In this beautifully illustrated book we will reveal the coordinates of some of the world's most exclusive hotspots that speak volumes to the true nightlife connoisseur.
Anonymous, Christian Alexander, 2012
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The Speakeasy, Remains
Originally published in 2000 to a limited audience in Mobile, Alabama, "the Speakeasy "introduced the original voice of a young, local poet.Now, newly edited with previously unpublished pieces from a first manuscript, "The Second Random," ...
S. R. Field, 2011
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Speakeasy-Thai Survival Guide and Phonetic Phrase Book
www.speakeasy-thai.com. Please also send us some of your own stories, we may include extracts in the next edition and on the website. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted ...
James Ann
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Speakeasy: A Communication And Preparation Course For The ...
SpeakEasy is a test preparation course for the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and its institutional counterpart, the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK).
Michelle S. Schafer, 2003
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Speakeasy Soul
SPEAKEASY. SOUL. [. Contents. I. ] Insufflare. SPEAKEASY SOUL [ Contents II ] eXsufflare Atlas With Atrophy. Portrait (Work in Progress) 01 A Reason to Cope 33 Mantragram 03 Sad Flag 36 Buoy 04 Turf War 37 Spoil the Soup 05 Alchemy  ...
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Speakeasy: a novel
In the highliving, easy money milieu of Nick's New York speakeasy, whose clients include John Barrymore and Humphrey Bogart, a young teetotaler named Butterworth has his life irrevocably changed on the basis of one casual conversation
Nathaniel Benchley, 1982
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Speakeasy Sweetheart
Ellora's Cave Publishing www.ellorascave.com Speakeasy Sweetheart ISBN 9781419991097 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Speakeasy Sweetheart Copyright © 2014 Clare Murray Edited by Raelene Gorlinsky Cover design by Dar Albert Cover ...
Clare Murray, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEAKEASY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speakeasy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bessemer, Salesforce-backed teleconferencing app maker …
When I called into the conference call to talk to the executives from Speakeasy, I noticed that something was missing. I just dialed a regular phone number; there ... «VentureBeat, May 15»
2
Nile Rodgers, Roger Waters, Geddy Lee Redefine the Interview on …
Speakeasy, a relatively new interview series from live music broadcasting programmer Front and Center, came about somewhat serendipitously. Executive ... «Billboard, Apr 15»
3
Surveillance photos released of Speakeasy armed robbery suspect
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – On March 27 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Columbus Police Department Patrol Division responded to the Speakeasy located at 3123 ... «WTVM, Mar 15»
4
Bob's Burgers: “Speakeasy Rider”
Like most great animated shows, Bob's Burgers benefits from a deep bench of supporting characters, and tonight's “Speakeasy Rider” has great fun with ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Jan 15»
5
Speakeasy Circus delivers laughs and thrills
CAMBRIDGE - Despite freezing temperatures and biting winds outside, the Speakeasy Circus was sizzling with sultry music, daring hijinks and naughty repartee ... «Milford Daily News, Jan 15»
6
In SpeakEasy premiere, the growing pains of adulthood
But that awkward conversation provided the seed of inspiration for Urban's new play, “A Future Perfect,” a SpeakEasy Stage Company world premiere beginning ... «Boston Globe, Jan 15»
7
Liberal MP Luke Simpkins confused Speakeasy NIGHTCLUB logo …
But Daily Mail Australia can reveal they were actually logos for Speakeasy, a Perth nightclub event which has hosted popular musicians including Flume and ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
8
Dr. Dog Hits the Stage on 'Live At a Flamingo Hotel' (Exclusive Album)
The Philadelphia rockers pursued a third path on “Live at a Flamingo Hotel,” which premieres today on Speakeasy along with a live video for the song “Shadow ... «Wall Street Journal, Jan 15»
9
At SpeakEasy Stage, Kuntz unleashes his 'Monsters'
This production at SpeakEasy Stage Company continues an ongoing collaboration between playwright and director. Gammons directed Kuntz last season in ... «Boston Globe, Dec 14»
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What makes a place a speakeasy under Pennsylvania law?
A "speakeasy" that had no permits, in the 600 block of Miller Avenue in Clairton. It was the site of a shooting early Friday. «Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Nov 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Speakeasy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/speakeasy>. May 2024 ».
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