Fly-pitch
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A temporary location on the street from which goods are sold.
"“Bin workin’ a fly pitch in the Sat’day gaff,” said Micky Barnet."
Verb
- 1 To sell goods on the street without a vendor's licence, usually from a small suitcase, wooden crate, etc., ready to depart hurriedly if the authorities arrive.
"“Oh, come on, Tiny”, the trader from the fruit stall said lightly trying to ease the tension, “we all started that way. I ’ad to fly pitch for months before I got me license.”"
Example
More examples"“Oh, come on, Tiny”, the trader from the fruit stall said lightly trying to ease the tension, “we all started that way. I ’ad to fly pitch for months before I got me license.”"
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