paddock n.
(Aus.) a theatre vestibule as used for assignations with prostitutes.
 | Ovens and Murray Advertiser Beechworth, Vic.) 6 July 4/2: The Theatre Vestibules [...] After the theatre is over, it is high change in the paddocks. The men are of all classes — ‘gentlemen,’ betting men, sharpers, clerks, junior officers of merchant vessels, and new chums. The women are very anxious to be treated, and also bring a number of ‘lady friends’ to join in a drink. |
In compounds
(Aus.) a wild rabbit.
![[Aus]](/static/img/flags/aus.png "Australia") | Aus. Word Map 🌐 paddock chicken a wild rabbit: G'day mate, just in time for lunch. Fancy a bit of paddock chicken? | |
| Macquarie Dict. Aus. Sl. | |
| Essential Lingo Dictionary. |