pop-shop

[ pop-shop ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. pawnshop.

pop shop

noun

1. a slang word for a pawnshop

Word History and Origins

Origin of pop-shop¹

First recorded in 1765–75; pop ¹ + shop

Example Sentences

Number three reminds a body ov a deeal o' things, but nowt as mitch as a pop shop.

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For further particulars inquire at the Pop-shop, Bond Street.

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I thought you was too much of the lady to put your nose inside a pop-shop.

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They draw the things in red and black ink on the pop-shop labels.

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