HyperDic: bucket_shop

English > 2 senses of the expression bucket shop:
NOUNgroupbucket shopan unethical or overly aggressive brokerage firm
artifactbucket shop(formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket
English > bucket shop: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningAn unethical or overly aggressive brokerage firm.
Broaderbrokerage, brokerage firm, securities firmA stock broker's business
English > bucket shop: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket.
Broadertavern, tap houseA building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

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