shopdropping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The covert placing of items in retail stores as a form of advertising, countercultural performance art, protest, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɒpˌdɹɒpɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shopdropping.wav /ˈʃɑpˌdɹɑpɪŋ/

Word forms

shopdropping

Etymology

From shop + dropping, modelled on shoplifting.

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