English · Slang Attested

shop

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Meaning · English

To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.

He shopped his mates in to the police.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To imprison.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “shop” mean?

To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.

Is “shop” formal or informal?

shop is generally slang.

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