paper trade
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The sale of printed song lyrics by street peddlers.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “paper trade” mean?
The sale of printed song lyrics by street peddlers.
Is “paper trade” formal or informal?
paper trade is generally slang.
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