guilt lane
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A row of confectionery, etc. near the checkout in a supermarket, intended to trigger impulse buying.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “guilt lane” mean?
A row of confectionery, etc. near the checkout in a supermarket, intended to trigger impulse buying.
Is “guilt lane” formal or informal?
guilt lane is generally slang.