What is another word for slammer?
Pronunciation: [slˈamə] (IPA) 
Slammer is a slang word for jail or prison. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of slammer when referring to jail. One synonym is the "big house," which refers to a large prison. Another synonym is "the joint," which originated from the term "juncture" as it referred to the point in time when a prisoner is jailed. Other slang terms for jail include "the can," "the clink," "the hoosegow," "the lockup," and "the pen." Some people use the phrase "behind bars" to refer to being incarcerated. Regardless of the term used, jail represents a serious consequence for criminal behavior.
