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thrift

Los Angeles slang
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Meaning & Definition

To shop at a thrift store, buying secondhand items, often for good deals or unique finds.

Example Usage
« Let's go thrift some new fits for the party this weekend, I heard there's a good spot on Melrose. »
Let's go shop for some new outfits at a secondhand store for the party this weekend; I heard there's a good location on Melrose Avenue.
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