thriftster
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Happy shopping, fellow thriftsters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thriftster” mean?
A person who buys clothing at thrift shops or otherwise tries to be fashionable on a budget.
Is “thriftster” formal or informal?
thriftster is generally slang.