English Explanatory Dictionary

slave auction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lighthearted fundraising event where people volunteer to be bid upon in an auction, and act as servants to the winning bidders for a short period afterwards.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slave, auction. (an auction where slaves are sold)

Word forms

slave auction slave auctions
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