Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thriftster

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: thrift-ster
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Happy shopping, fellow thriftsters."
"Buffalo Exchange is one of Williamsburg's hidden gems. Packed full of vintage and brand name clothing at a savvy price, it's a thriftster's haven."
"Looks like another big-box store is bound for Williston — and this one actually has some thriftster appeal."

Etymology

From thrift + -ster.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: thrift

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

thriftsters (plural)

Questions

What does thriftster mean?: A person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.
Where does thriftster come from?: From thrift + -ster.

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