nightstick en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
Etymology
From night + stick.
Meanings
- (US) A long, narrow, polelike club carried by police and security personnel, for use in self-defense.
- (slang) The penis.
- (slang, uncommon) A person who spends much time in bars and nightclubs, and generally indulges themselves during the night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nightsticks | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| night stick | alternative | lexicographic |