How to Pronounce "hockshop"
word
ˈhɑkˌʃɑp
HAHK-shop
ˈhɒkˌʃɒp
HOK-shop
Definition
A slang or informal term for a pawnshop, which is a place where people can give items as collateral to get a loan, or buy and sell second-hand goods.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑkˌʃɑp
British English
ˈhɒkˌʃɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHK-shop
UK
HOK-shop
Listen in Context
He took his watch to the hockshop for some quick cash.
My guitar ended up in a hockshop when I needed rent money.
She found a beautiful ring at the hockshop.
I can't believe I had to go back to that old hockshop for my bike.