Daily Life - Shopping & Consumer Culture

Here you will find slang for shopping and consumer culture, covering terms for buying, trends, and the language of retail and consumer behavior.

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to cop [verb]

to buy or obtain something, often clothing or merchandise

Ex: She managed to cop tickets to the concert before they sold out .

the practice of rationalizing spending as justified, minimal, or harmless

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dupe [noun]

a cheaper or imitation version of a designer or high-end product

Ex: She loves hunting for dupes to save money .
haul [noun]

a collection of recent purchases, often shared in videos or on social media

Ex: Check out my thrift haul from yesterday !

a shopping trip focused on hunting for deals, bargains, or rare items

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a purchase made spontaneously or on a whim, without prior planning

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someone who browses, observes, or inspects without intending to buy

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to go shopping, often for clothing, sometimes implying a shopping spree

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the practice of buying thrifted clothing and reselling or upcycling it to increase its value or style

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the act of shopping to improve one's mood or alleviate stress

Ex: The concept of retail therapy suggests that shopping can have therapeutic benefits , providing a temporary escape from life 's challenges .

to store or preserve clothing or sneakers in their original packaging for future use or resale

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