Etymology

D-Mart

Today it means: Synonym of dumpster diving. Full definition →

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From the initial d of dumpster; formulated to sound like the name of a store, e.g., Walmart, Kmart, FedMart. Compare the origins of the mart syllable within Walmart.

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