Meanings
plural thriftsters
- slangA person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.
Happy shopping, fellow thriftsters.
2005, Rebecca Temmer, "'Diamond in the must' thrift-store hunt", Imprint (University of Waterloo), Volume 28, Number 18, 25 November 2005, page 142 more examples
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.
2010, Tabitha Akins, "Brooklyn", in "Outside Of Your Borough: Thrift Stores", W27 (State University of New York), Volume 42, Issue 79, March 2010, page 18Looks like another big-box store is bound for Williston — and this one actually has some thriftster appeal.
2011, Cathy Resmer & Tyler Machado, "Last Seven Days", Seven Days, 5 October 2011 - 12 October 2011, Volume 17, Number 5, page 5
Origin
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