bankrupt cart
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Sense 2
A one-horse chaise, said to be so called by a Lord Chief Justice, from their being so frequently used on Sunday jaunts by extravagant shop-keepers and tradesmen.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “bankrupt cart” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “bankrupt cart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.