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a highly obnoxious, forced anglicization of the word "shops." this alteration of the aforementioned, socially acceptable word ("shops") is prevalent in tourist traps and other kitschy locations (i.e. pennsylvania). intended to sound homey and old fashioned, this vernacular does not mesh well with the 21st century. note: this verbiage seems to be a favorite of the QVC crowd.
"Let's go to Lancaster County, PA, and visit the Shoppes. Perhaps we can find some *priceless* antiques or some new Anne Geddes photo albums!"
shoppes by unmoutonsvp January 5, 2006
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1- A fancier way to spell shop
2- Old timey way to spell shop

In modern times, indicates a fancier, more expensive shop.
The coffee shoppe, where you can buy EVEN MORE expensive coffee!

or

Ye olde coffee shoppe, henceforth thou shalt come hitherith frequently.
Shoppe by TheFizzWurt August 22, 2012

Window Shopper 

Someone who looks at stuff they cant buy
i wish i had them kicks but i cant afford them (im a window shopper)
Window Shopper by Dee Jay October 28, 2005

shoppette 

A convenience store operated by AAFES on U.S. Army and Air Force installations.
I'm going to swing by the shoppette, get some razor blades and a cup of coffee to go.
shoppette by tsukudani October 18, 2009

Ebay Window Shopper

Someone who goes to Ebay not to buy anything, but just to look at what they have for sale.
Ted: Hey John, whatcha doing?
John: Getting on Ebay.
Ted: Oh yeah? What are you buying?
John: Oh I'm not buying anything. I'm just browsing. I'm an Ebay window shopper.

baba shopper 

One who spends crazy amounts USD or YTL (Turkish currency) on an addicting game called Knight Online. They buy items and/or gold from chinese farmsites to get ahead in a game.
Player1: I just bought a iron necklace +3 and Raptor +11 zuahahaah
Player2: Your such a baba shopper!
baba shopper by biginthepants69 April 19, 2009

misery shopper 

The shopper that goes in a store, usually a super store, hunting for the discounted brands, special offers, mostly due to the lack of finance. These bargain chasers are commonly widespread in the urban areas, and can save large amounts of money compared to the regular customers due to their knowledge in shopping for small and precise amounts.
Cashier1 : Check this fella, he's scanning that shelf like a machine !

Cashier2: Bet he's one of them misery shoppers!
misery shopper by wobotron January 15, 2010