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window-tappery:
Early-20 th century American expression for a type of brothel . See brothel for synonyms.

ETYMOLOGY: The term derives from the practice of tapping on a window to attract the attention of the prostitute behind it , or from a prostitute's tapping to attract the attention of passersby.




See Also: peeker, pressed ham, window-tapping, windows of the soul, windows to the soul, sightseer, tail dating, wicket, gaucho, mercy fuck, snib, bay window, butcher's shop, butcher's window, claustrophilia, cock-on, drapes, dress to the right (or to the left), Gardyloo!, window-tappery, pity fuck, Peeping Tom,

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