chicken-in-a-basket circuit en · NOUN
Etymology
From the ubiquity of chicken served in a basket in entertainment venues in the 1970s.
Meanings
- (UK, informal) Relatively small venues offering evening entertainment such as music and comedy, from the point of view of the entertainers who find work there.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the chicken-in-a-basket circuit | canonical | lexicographic |