What does "pawnshop" mean?

The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

What is a synonym for "pawnshop"?

Common synonyms include: bank, collateral lender, credit union, hockshop, hockshops, lending shop.

/ˈpɔnʃɑp/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security
2
a shop where loans are made with personal property as security wordnet

"Never turn down expensive gifts. Love comes and goes, but the pawnshop is always open."

From pawn + shop.