Shop-bouncer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shop-bouncer is a noun meaning (UK, slang, obsolete) A shoplifter's accomplice who distracts the salesperson.
Meaning
(UK, slang, obsolete) A shoplifter's accomplice who distracts the salesperson.
Example Sentences
This scheme has had a great run among the shop-bouncers, as has that of taking a boy in with them, when they first go into the shop, who, whilst the same examination of the goods is going on, contrives to put three or four pieces of handkerchiefs into the man's hat, which has been previously laid on the counter for the purpose.
Word Forms
- shop-bouncers
Synonyms for shop-bouncer
Depending on context, synonyms include bouncer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shoplift, bouncer, oyster, shopbreaker, screamer, burglarer.
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