pawn·bro·ker 
/ˈpɑ:nˌbroʊkɚ/ noun
plural pawn·bro·kers /ˈpɑ:nˌbroʊkɚ/ noun [count] : a person who lends money to people in exchange for personal property that can be sold if the money is not returned within a certain time
▪ He was desperate for money so he hocked his watch to a pawnbroker.
▪ He was desperate for money so he hocked his watch to a pawnbroker.
