Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Bucket Shop.
Bucket Shop - as a noun
An unethical or overly aggressive brokerage firm
(formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket
Example Sentences
"He decided to buy his plane tickets from a bucket shop instead of a traditional travel agency."
"The local bucket shop was known for selling cheap concert tickets."
"She was warned about the risks of using a bucket shop for investment purposes."
"The authorities shut down the illegal bucket shop operating in the city."
"He regretted booking his hotel through a bucket shop as it turned out to be a scam."