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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.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of thrifting1

First recorded in 1995–2000; thrift ( def ) + -ing 1( def )
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Brown has several whimsical items in the primary bedroom, including crystals and treasures from her thrifting, like the Ladurée macaroon box she purchased in France for $15 and a tea tin that holds her curlers.

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I’m often going to Wasteland or the Bearded Beagle to go thrifting.

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At a time when thrifting is booming for its economic and environmental benefits, especially among Gen Z consumers, Kenny, herself a millennial at age 36, has shown that it’s possible to create a stylish, humorous and budget-friendly retreat with secondhand finds.

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But Kenny’s apartment is not just about thrifting; it also showcases her versatile do-it-yourself skills.

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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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