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thrifting
noun[ U ]
mainly USuk /ˈθrɪft.ɪŋ/ us /ˈθrɪf.tɪŋ/
the activity of looking for or buying goods from thrift stores or other places that sell used things such as clothes, books, or furniture :
This area is full of rich people, so the thrifting is excellent.
Thrifting is great when you're young and want a sense of style on the cheap.
Happy thrifting, everyone!
Related word
thriftverbmainly US
Spotting these great finds among the polyester slacks and knits is, naturally, a huge part of thrifting's appeal.
Thrifting involves shopping at a thrift store, flea market, garage sale, or a shop of a charitable organization.
With thrifting, you soon realize that one person's trash is another person's treasure.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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balance
budget
budget something for something
budgetary
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on a shoestringidiom
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pocket
put/lay something on/to one sideidiom
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save on something
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