thriftster

thriftster

English

Etymology

thrift +‎ -ster

Noun

thriftster (plural thriftsters)

1. (slang) A person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.
   • 2005, Rebecca Temmer, "'Diamond in the must' thrid-store hunt", Imprint (University of Waterloo), Volume 28, Number 18, 25 November 2005, page 14:

     Happy shopping, fellow thriftsters.

   • 2010, Tabitha Akins, "Brooklyn", in "Outside Of Your Borough: Thrift Stores", W27 (State University of New York), Volume 42, Issue 79, March 2010, page 18:

     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.

   • 2011, Cathy Resmer & Tyler Machado, "Last Seven Days", Seven Days, 5 October 2011 - 12 October 2011, Volume 17, Number 5, page 5:

     Looks like another big-box store is bound for Williston — and this one actually has some thriftster appeal.