thrifting

[ thrif-ting ]

noun

1. shopping for secondhand goods, as at a thrift store:

   Rather than spending a ton on new, high-end designer suits and shoes, she attributes her style to the power of thrifting.

   We went thrifting together at a few local yard sales.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrifting¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; thrift ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

I was obsessed with Jordan and Nike as a kid, and I remember thrifting on the weekends during my university years and coming back to L.A. with all this rare Nike gear.

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“That’s why I started thrifting sexy leather pieces ... I like the idea of removing those pieces and recontextualizing them into something more empowering.”

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That’s why I started thrifting sexy leather pieces.

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Our guide to Ventura offers expert tips about great bakeries, thrifting, viewsy hikes and sunset strolls.

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Although it may seem more convenient to buy things brand new, thrifting is a fun experience because you can find some unique clothing and you’re not buying new things that may have been shipped here from overseas in plastic bags.

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