Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shwopping

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: shwop-ping
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of taking old items to a shop to be donated or recycled, while also buying new items.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"However, perhaps the most interesting thing about shwopping was the attempt to engage the consumer. This non-product campaign incorporated a highly innovative social media strategy alongside other forms of media and PR activity."

Etymology

Blend of shopping + swapping.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does shwopping mean?: The practice of taking old items to a shop to be donated or recycled, while also buying new items.
Where does shwopping come from?: Blend of shopping + swapping.

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