bucket shop

Definition 1

Usually illegal securities-brokerage outfit that does not strictly follow the prescribed rules in carrying out clients' orders, and is unlikely to be a member of the trade association.

Definition 2

Usually legal travel outfit that sells heavily discounted tickets during off-season slumps.


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