Bucket Shop

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌkɪt ʃɑp/

Definitions of bucket shop

noun A slang term for a brokerage firm that engages in unethical or fraudulent practices, often selling overpriced securities to unsuspecting customers.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bucket shop selling cheap souvenirs.

A2 The bucket shop was filled with various trinkets and knick-knacks.

B1 The bucket shop on the corner had a wide selection of household items.

B2 She found a unique painting at the bucket shop that would look perfect in her living room.

C1 The bucket shop specialized in vintage collectibles and rare antiques.

C2 Despite its small size, the bucket shop was known for its high-quality products and excellent customer service.

Examples of bucket shop in a Sentence

formal The government cracked down on illegal bucket shops that were operating without proper licenses.

informal I heard there's a bucket shop down the street where you can get cheap airline tickets.

slang My friend works at a bucket shop where they sell knockoff designer bags.

figurative His investment strategy was like playing the stock market at a bucket shop - risky and unreliable.

Grammatical Forms of bucket shop

plural

bucket shops

present tense

bucket shop

future tense

will bucket shop

perfect tense

have bucket shopped

continuous tense

is bucket shopping

singular

bucket shop

positive degree

bucket shop

infinitive

to bucket shop

gerund

bucket shopping

participle

bucket shopped

Origin and Evolution of bucket shop

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'bucket shop' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place where people could place bets on the prices of stocks or commodities without actually owning them, the term 'bucket shop' has evolved to also refer to a disreputable or fraudulent financial establishment.