Etymology

pop shop

Today it means: Synonym of malt shop. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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pop shop · noun1

From pop + shop, from pop being an abbreviation of soda pop.

pop shop · noun2

From pop + shop, from pop (“to pawn”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A pawnshop.

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