grippy sock jail

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Etymology

Grippy sock refers to the non-slip socks issued to psychiatric patients in place of lace-up shoes or slippers.

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Noun

grippy sock jail (plural grippy sock jails)

  1. (Internet slang, humorous) A psychiatric facility.
    Synonym: grippy sock hotel