English Explanatory Dictionary

pound-shop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Used to denote that something is low-quality or an inferior imitation.

Word forms

pound-shop

Etymology

Attributive form of pound shop, due to the perception of the goods sold in pound shops as being cheap, low-quality versions of more expensive products found elsewhere.

Synonyms

BTEC dollar-store poor man's Poundland Tesco Value Wish.com
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