What is another word for shebeen?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛbiːn] (IPA) 
Shebeen, a term primarily used in South African English, refers to an informal establishment that sells alcoholic drinks, usually in a residential area. This term has synonyms such as a speakeasy, a blind pig, or a bootleg bar, which are used to describe an unlicensed establishment that serves alcohol. In Zimbabwe, shebeens are also known as matapi, while in Botswana, they are referred to as "kweseka." Within Jamaican and Trinidadian English, shebeen can be referred to as a "rum shop." Additionally, in parts of the United States, a shebeen may also be referred to as a "juke joint" or a "honky-tonk." Regardless of the term, these establishments have a reputation for their vibrant and often illegal nature in their respective regions.
